མཽད་གལ་གྱི་བུ། | Glossary of Terms

The greatest miracle worker among the Buddha’s direct disciples. His relatives named him Maudgalyāyana in honor of his being a descendant of Mudgala. Respectfully referred to as Mahāmaudgalyāyana.

One of the principal śrāvaka disciples of the Buddha, paired with Śāriputra, he was renowned for his miraculous powers. His family clan was descended from Mudgala, hence his name Maudgalyā­yana, “the son of Mudgala’s descendants.” Respectfully referred to as Mahā­maudgalyāyana.

Name of an elder and senior disciple of Buddha Śākyamuni. Also called in text Mahā­maudgalyāyana.

One of the two principal pupils of the Buddha, renowned for miraculous powers; he was assassinated during the Buddha’s lifetime.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha Śākyamuni, known for his miraculous abilities.

An elder monk in the Buddha’s retinue, famous for his mastery of supranormal powers.

Same as Mahā­maudgalyāyana.

One of the two principal pupils of the Buddha, renowned for miraculous powers. He was assassinated during the Buddha’s lifetime. His family clan was descended from Mudgala, hence his name Maudgalyāyana, “the son of Mudgala’s descendants.” See also under Kolita, his other name.

One of the main śrāvaka disciples in the sūtras.

One of the main disciples of the Buddha.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities; also called Mahāmaudgalyāyana.

One of the main disciples (śrāvaka) of the Buddha.

One of the chief śrāvakas, paired with Śāriputra. See also UT22084-060-005-919.

One of the principal hearer disciples of the Buddha, paired with Śāriputra, he was renowned for his miraculous powers. His family clan was descended from Mudgala, hence his name Maudgalyā­yana, “the son of Mudgala’s descendants.” Respectfully referred to as Mahā­maudgalyā­yana.

A close disciple of the Buddha, famous for his mastery of supranormal powers.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha Śākyamuni, known for his miraculous abilities.

Alternate name for Mahāmaudgalyāyana, one of the closest disciples of the Buddha Śākyamuni, who was known for his miraculous abilities.

Along with Śāradvatīputra, one of the Buddha Śākyamuni’s two main bhikṣu disciples, renowned as foremost in miraculous powers and endeavor. His family clan was descended from Mudgala, hence his name Maudgalyāyana (The Son of Mudgala’s Descendants).

One of the two chief disciples of the historical Buddha.

See “Mahāmaudgalyāyana.”

See “Mahā­maudgalyāyana.”

One of the Buddha’s two principal monastic disciples.

One of the Buddha’s two principal monastic disciples.

An elder, a senior student of the Buddha.

One of the śrāvakas attending the delivery of the MMK.

Along with Śāriputra, one of Buddha Śākyamuni’s two main disciples, known as the foremost in miraculous powers and endeavor.

Close disciple of the Buddha.

One of the principal śrāvaka disciples of the Buddha, paired with Śāriputra, he was renowned for his miraculous powers. His family clan was descended from Mudgala, hence his name Maudgalyā­yana, “the son of Mudgala’s descendants.” Respectfully referred to as Mahā­maudgalyāyana.

A disciple of the Buddha. He is also referred to as “Maudgalyāyana” and “Kolita.”

See “Maudgalyāyana.“

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

Alternate name for Maudgalyāyana, one of the closest disciples of the Buddha Śākyamuni, known for his miraculous abilities.

Along with Śāriputra, one of the Buddha Śākyamuni’s two main disciples, known as the foremost in miraculous abilities.

One of the monks attending this teaching in Śrāvastī, at Jeta Grove.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

One of the Buddha’s foremost hearer disciples. Also known as Maudgalyāyana.

One of the two principal pupils of the Buddha, along with Śariputra. He was renowned for miraculous powers. He was assassinated during the Buddha’s lifetime.

Śrāvaka arhat, one of the most important followers of the Buddha.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities. Also called Maudgalyāyana.

One of the chief śrāvakas, paired with Śāriputra.

One of the closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

One of the two closest disciples of the Buddha, known for his miraculous abilities.

See “Maudgalyā­yana.”

A monk (bhikṣu) and disciple of the Buddha.

A close hearer disciple of the Buddha, reknowned for his miraculous powers. Also rendered here just as “Maud­galyā­yana.”

One of the Buddha’s foremost disciples.

One of the two chief disciples of the historical Buddha.

Along with Śāriputra, one of the Buddha’s two foremost disciples, known for his miraculous powers. Also rendered here simply as “Maudgalyāyana.”

One of the śrāvakas attending the delivery of the MMK; one of the eight great śrāvakas.

See “Maudgalyāyana.”