Buddha Shakyamuni

deity Buddhist single tradition · 1

Buddha Shakyamuni was staying in the city of Rajgir when Hariti was dwelling there. He taught Hariti dhamma practices that could be associated with the upbringing of a child. Hariti started practicing universal metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion) to all beings after being taught by Buddha Shakyamuni.

When

Historical notes
Oral tradition in Southeast Asia.

Relationships

co occurs with
Jagatmata, Kubera, Mother Dhamma
teacher of
Abhiriti, Hārītī

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Once, Hariti was dwelling in the city of Rajgir where Buddha Shakyamuni was staying. At that time, she had no children. Wanting to experience motherhood, she started taking unhappy human babies from Rajgir into her abode.”

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