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Anathapindika ( Pali: Anāthapiṇḍika; Sanskrit: Anāthapiṇḍada ); [1] born Sudatta, was a wealthy merchant, banker, and philanthropist, believed to have been the wealthiest merchant in Savatthi in the time of Gautama Buddha. He is considered to have been the chief male patron of the Buddha.
Anathapindika, a rich merchant from Savatthi (Shravasti), had come to Rajgir to visit his in-laws. When he heard that the Buddha had been invited for lunch at his brother-in-law’s house the next day, he became very eager to meet the Buddha.
Anathapindika ( Pali: Anāthapiṇḍika; Sanskrit: Anāthapiṇḍada ); [1] born Sudatta, was a wealthy merchant and banker, believed to have been the wealthiest merchant in Savatthi in the time of Gautama Buddha. He is considered to have been the chief male patron of the Buddha.
May 6, 2009 · Anāthapiṇḍika, in Buddhist tradition, a banker of Sāvatthi (modern Śrāvāsti) and early follower of the Buddha Gotama. Tradition states that Anāthapiṇḍika met the Buddha at Rājagaha and became deeply devoted to him. He invited the Buddha to his city, where he built for him a famous monastery at.
Anathapindika, who had understood the truth of the Teaching, had overcome all doubts and was without any wavering, certain in mind, and relying on no one else in the Master's Dispensation. He had achieved the attainment of stream-entry (sotapatti).
Oct 23, 2008 · Anathapindika ("feeder of the orphans or helpless") was the chief lay disciple of the Buddha. His given name was Sudatta. He was extremely wealthy and a patron of the Buddha. He gave Jeta Park to the Buddha having purchased it from Prince Jeta.
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