Phra Sangkajai
human_specialist Buddhist single tradition · 1
Phra Sangkajai, also known as Phra Sangkachai, is praised by Buddha for his excellence in explaining sophisticated concepts of the dhamma in an easily and correctly understandable manner. He is also known for composing the Madhupindika Sutta. One story from Thai folklore relates that Phra Sangkajai was so handsome that even a man once wanted him for a wife.
When
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Phra Sangkachai, Kaccāyana
- syncretized with
- Budai
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wikipedia (1)
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“In Thailand, Budai is sometimes confused with the arhat Kaccāyana, known in Thailand as Phra Sangkajai or Phra Sangkachai. Buddha praised Phra Sangkajai for his excellence in explaining sophisticated concepts of the dhamma in an easily and correctly understandable manner.”
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