The chief disciple of Vipassī Buddha (D.ii.11, 40; Bu.xx.28; J.i.41), whose step-brother he was. The Buddha taught his first discourse to Khanda and his friend Tissa, the chaplain’s son, in the Deer Park at Khema. Later, Khanda became the Buddha’s chief disciple Ekasaññaka (BuA.196; AA.i.80; DA.ii.416; see also 457), in a previous birth, once gave alms to Khanda. Ap.i.121.