One of the first to join the Buddha’s renunciate order. He followed his friend Yaśas into the Buddhist order.

See “Pūrṇa Maitrāyaṇīputra.”

See “Pūrṇa Maitrāyaṇī­putra.”

Close Śravaka disciple of the Buddha.

Hearer present in the circle around Śākyamuni.

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

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, famous for his ability to teach.

A monk and disciple of the Buddha. At least six different disciples in the canonical texts have this name (see UT22084-047-001-2361), but the Pūrṇa in this text is likely to be the same Pūrṇa as in The Exemplary Tale of Pūrṇa (see UT22084-047-001-2356).

A pupil of the Buddha who was preeminent in teaching.

One of the principal disciples of the Buddha.

One of the four great hearers.

Śrāvaka disciple of the Buddha noted for his ability as a preacher of the Hinayāna teaching, especially skillful in the conversion and training of young monks; also known as Pūrṇa­maitrāyaṇī­putra. See also UT22084-060-005-934.

Same as Pūrṇa Maitrāyaṇīputra.

At least five different disciples of the Buddha in the canonical texts have this name, but the Pūrṇa in this text is likely to be the eminent disciple of the Buddha from Kapilavastu, nephew of Ājñātakauṇḍinya who ordained him, and described as the foremost disciple in explaining the doctrine.

A shortened form of Pūrṇamaitrāyaṇīputra.

At least five different disciples of the Buddha in the canonical texts have this name, but this is likely the eminent disciple of the Buddha from Kapilavastu, nephew of Ājñātakauṇḍinya who ordained him, described as the foremost disciple in explaining the doctrine. Also known as Pūrṇa Maitrāyaṇīputra. See 84000 Knowledge Base.

One of the śrāvakas attending the delivery of the MMK; one of the distinguished brahmins of Mathurā.