Ten Great Disciples: 1 definition
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Ten Great Disciples means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryTen Great Disciples of Skakyamuni Buddha. They are:
- Mahakasyapa in Sanskrit, Mahakassapa in Pali. - first in ascetism.
- Ananda - first in having heard the words of Buddha.
- Sariputra in Sanskrit, Sariputta in Pali. - first in wisdom.
- Subhuti - first in expressing emptiness.
- Purna - first in explaining good law.
- Maudgalyayana in Sanskrit, Moggallana in Pali. - first in supernatural power.
- Katyayana - first in preaching.
- Aniruddha in Sanskrit, Anuruddha in Pali. - first in the sharpness of his divine eyes.
- Upali - first in taking precepts.
- Rahula - first in esoteric practices and in desire for instruction in the law.
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Partial matches: Ten.
Full-text: Maudgalyayana, Rahula, Ananda, Mahapajapati, Mahakashyapa, Shariputra.
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