A millionaire’s son (seṭṭhiputta), and a nephew of Anāthapiṇḍika. He was very handsome and beloved of all women. Several times he was brought before the king on charges of adultery, but the king pardoned him out of regard for Anāthapiṇḍika. At the latter’s request, the Buddha taught Khema and showed him the error of his ways.

In the time of Kassapa Buddha he was a champion wrestler, and planted two coloured banners on the golden shrine of the Buddha and made a wish that all women, except his own kinswomen, should fall in love with him at sight. DhA.iii.481 f.