A herdsman of Anāthapiṇḍika, living in Sāvatthi. He was rich and tended the king’s cattle as well. He often, went to Anāthapiṇḍika’s house with gifts, and there he saw and heard the Buddha. He invited the Buddha to his house, but his invitation was not accepted for some time, until his wisdom should be ripe. However, at last the Buddha paid him a visit, lasting seven days, and Nanda entertained him and his monks with the choicest foods. On the seventh day the Buddha taught him and he became a Stream-winner. He accompanied the Buddha part of the way back to the vihāra, but, on his return journey, was killed by a hunter’s arrow. DhA.i.322 f.