One of the two chief disciples of the Buddha Dhammadassī.

An eminent Vinaya teacher in Sri Lanka, a contemporary of Upatissa whose views often differed from his own.

An incumbent monk of Kaṭakandhakāra who became an Arahant after finding joy in contemplating a form of the Buddha that was actually Māra in disguise.

A chief warrior and master archer of King Duṭṭhagāmaṇī, who shot the enemy Bhalluka during battle and, having accidentally grazed the king’s ear, cut off his own earlobe in atonement.