One of the monks attending this teaching in Śrāvastī, at Jeta’s Grove.

A pupil of the Buddha who had miraculous powers. Also said to be the younger brother of Śāriputra. There were at least three pupils of the Buddha who had the name Cunda, but in this sūtra it is Mahācunda, “Great Cunda.” Not to be confused with the layperson Cunda, who gave the Buddha his last meal.

A monk (bhikṣu) and disciple of the Buddha.

Ordained by the Buddha in Śrāvastī; possessed of miraculous powers, he cast away all afflictive emotions and manifested arhatship.

A great śrāvaka disciple of the Buddha Śākyamuni known for possessing miraculous powers.

One of the Buddha’s foremost hearer disciples.