Gavampati (Buddha's disciple)
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Gavampati Thera | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | |
| Known for | One of the first ten disciples of Gautama Buddha |
| Occupation | Monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Gautama Buddha |
Gavāṃpati was one of the earliest disciples of the Gautama Buddha and is considered one of the 80 great disciples in early Buddhism. He was among the first ten monks to be ordained and to attain the state of Arhat.
Legacy
[edit]In Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and the Shan States, Gavāṃpati became a highly venerated figure. In Thailand, he is often represented in amulet form as Pidta. Among the Mon people, the cult of Gavāṃpati has survived for centuries and remains a significant aspect of regional Buddhist devotion.[1]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Buswell, Robert E. (2004). Encyclopedia of Buddhism. New York: Macmillan Reference USA. pp. 301–302. ISBN 978-0028657189.
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