Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.68
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.68
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The Samyutta⁶ devotes one whole section to Vangīsa, dealing with the incidents connected with his life and giving poems made by him on these occasions. The Milinda⁷ also contains a poem attributed to Vangīsa in praise of the Buddha. According to the Apadāna,⁸ he was called Vangīsa, both because he was born in Vanga and also because he was master of the spoken word (vacana). See also Vangīsa Sutta and Subhāsita Sutta.