Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4085
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.4085
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1. Suppiya.—A Paribbājaka. He was the teacher of Brahmadatta. It was the discussion between these two, in the Ambalaṭṭhikā park, regarding the virtues of the Buddha, his Dhamma and his Order, which led to the preaching of the Brahmajāla Sutta.¹ Suppiya was a follower of Sañjaya Belaṭṭhiputta.² 2. **Suppiya.**—One of the chief lay supporters of Siddhattha Buddha.¹