This is a partial index of the people and places that appear in the suttas available at Access to Insight. Significant life transitions (e.g., going for refuge, enlightenment, death) are shown in square brackets []. Sources for certain biographical details are indicated by braces {} and are found at the bottom of this page .

Abhaya, Prince:

MN 58 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Abhaya, Ven.:

Thag 1.26

Abhibhuta, Ven.:

Thag 3.13

Accuta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Accuta (devas):

DN 20

Accutagamabyamaka (private Buddha):

MN 116

Aciravata (novice):

MN 125

Aciravati (river):

AN 10.15 , Ud 5.5

Adhikakka (river):

MN 7

Adhimutta, Ven.:

Thag 16.1

Aggalava shrine:

AN 8.23 , AN 8.24

Ajakalāpaka (shrine and spirit who lives there):

Ud 1.7

Ajatasattu (king of Magadha ; son of Queen Videha ; nephew of King Pasenadi ; father of Prince Udayibhadda ):

DN 2 , DN 16 , MN 35 , MN 108 , SN 3.14 , SN 3.15 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Ajita (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.1

Ajita Kesakambalin:

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 30 , SN 3.1 , SN 44.9

Ajjheya (town):

SN 35.200

Akasa (clan):

MN 90

Akkosaka Bharadvaja, Ven. :

SN 7.2 ; [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Alakamanda (deva city):

DN 16 , DN 32

Alara Kalama (Buddha's first meditation teacher):

DN 16 , MN 26 , MN 36

Alavaka (yakkha):

DN 32 , SN 10.12 , Sn 1.10

Alavi (city):

SN 10.12 , AN 3.34 , AN 8.23 , AN 8.24 , Sn 1.10

Allakappa (city):

DN 16

Ambalatthika (city):

DN 16

Ambapali, Ven. Sister (formerly the courtesan):

DN 16 , Thig 13.1

Ambara-ambaravati (deva city):

DN 32

Ambāṭakavana (Plum-Mango Grove):

SN 41.5

Ananda (private Buddha):

MN 116

Ananda , Ven. (a.k.a. the "Guardian of the Dhamma"; Buddha's cousin; half-brother to Ven. Anuruddha ; Buddha's chief personal attendant for the last 25 years of the Buddha's life { 2 }):

Mv 8.26.1-8 , DN 15 , DN 16 , MN 18 , MN 26 , MN 52 , MN 53 , MN 59 , MN 90 , MN 108 , MN 118 , MN 121 , MN 122 , MN 136 , MN 143 , MN 152 , SN 12.68 , SN 12.70 , SN 6.15 , SN 8.4 , SN 12.25 , SN 21.2 , SN 22.81 , SN 22.83 , SN 22.90 , SN 35.85 , SN 35.193 , SN 36.15 , SN 44.10 , SN 45.2 , SN 47.13 , SN 48.41 , SN 51.15 , SN 54.9 , SN 54.13 , SN 56.45 , AN 2.18 , AN 3.60 , AN 3.71 , AN 3.72 , AN 3.73 , AN 3.76 , AN 3.77 , AN 3.78 , AN 4.159 , AN 4.170 , AN 4.179 , AN 5.114 , AN 5.180 , AN 6.51 , AN 9.37 , AN 9.41 , AN 9.43 , AN 9.44 , AN 9.45 , AN 10.6 , AN 10.7 , AN 10.95 , AN 10.96 , AN 11.1 , AN 11.17 , Ud 5.2 , Ud 5.5 , Ud 5.6 , Ud 3.3 , Ud 7.9 , Thag 21 [ recalls the teachings that brought him to stream-entry ; for a biography see Ananda: The Guardian of the Dhamma ; for Sariputta's list of qualities with which Ananda is endowed, see AN 6.51 .]

Anasava (private Buddha):

MN 116

Anāthapiṇḍika , the wealthy householder (lit. "Almsgiver to those without protection"; his given name was Sudatta):

MN 143 , SN 10.8 , AN 3.105 , AN 4.62 , AN 5.41 , AN 5.43 , AN 5.176 , AN 5.179 , AN 10.92 ; AN 10.93 ; [ first meets the Buddha ; teaches Dhamma ; dies ]

Anāthapiṇḍika's park/monastery (Jeta's Grove) :

DN 9 , MN 2 , MN 4 , MN 7 , MN 8 , MN 9 , MN 11 , MN 13 , MN 19 , MN 20 , MN 22 , MN 24 , MN 26 , MN 27 , MN 28 , MN 33 , MN 38 , MN 43 , MN 49 , MN 59 , MN 62 , MN 63 , MN 72 , MN 78 , MN 86 , MN 87 , MN 93 , MN 111 , MN 117 , MN 119 , MN 130 , MN 131 , MN 135 , MN 137 , MN 138 , MN 146 , MN 149 , SN 1.1 , SN 1.41 , SN 3.1 , SN 4.8 , SN 8.4 , SN 11.5 , SN 12.11 , SN 12.31 , SN 16.13 , SN 23.2 , SN 13.1 , SN 22.5 , SN 22.57 , SN 22.85 , SN 44.1 , SN 45.1 , SN 45.8 , SN 47.13 , SN 47.42 , SN 54.13 , AN 3.51 , AN 3.52 , AN 3.71 , AN 4.45 , AN 4.67 , AN 5.28 , AN 5.49 , AN 6.49 , AN 9.1 , AN 10.51 , AN 10.60 , AN 10.70 , AN 10.71 , AN 11.1 , Sn 2.4 , Sn 2.14 , Sn 3.3 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 1.10 , Ud 2.2 , Ud 2.3 , Ud 2.4 , Ud 2.5 , Ud 2.6 , Ud 2.7 , Ud 3.1 , Ud 3.2 , Ud 3.3 , Ud 3.4 , Ud 3.5 , Ud 3.8 , Ud 4.6 , Ud 4.7 , Ud 4.10 , Ud 5.1 , Ud 5.2 , Ud 5.4 , Ud 5.6 , Ud 5.7 , Ud 5.10 , Ud 6.3 , Ud 6.4 , Ud 6.5 , Ud 6.6 , Ud 6.7 , Ud 6.9 , Ud 7.1 , Ud 7.2 , Ud 7.3 , Ud 7.4 , Ud 7.5 , Ud 7.6 , Ud 8.1 , Ud 8.2 , Ud 8.3 , Ud 8.4 , Ud 8.9 , Ud 8.10 , Thag 17.3 [for a biography see Anāthapiṇḍika: The Great Benefactor ]

Andhakavinda (city):

SN 6.13 , AN 5.114

Anejaka (devas):

DN 20

Anga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Anga (country):

MN 39 , AN 3.70 , Thag 5.9

Angirasa (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Angulimala (bandit; a.k.a. Gagga Mantaniputta):

MN 86 , Thag 16.8

Anguttarapan (people):

MN 66

Anigha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Anopama, the millionaire's daughter:

Thig 6.5

Anotatta (lake).:

Thag 6.10

Anupiya (city):

Ud 2.10

Anuradha, Ven.:

SN 22.86

Anuruddha , Ven. (Buddha's cousin; half-brother to Ven. Ananda ; a.k.a. "Master of the Divine Eye"):

DN 16 , SN 6.15 , SN 9.6 , SN 52.10 , AN 8.30 , Ud 1.5 , Thag 6.10 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Apana (town):

MN 66

Aparajita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Araka (brahman):

AN 7.70

Arittaka (devas):

DN 20

Arittha Formerly-of-the-Vulture-Killers:

MN 22

Arittha, Ven.:

SN 54.6

Arittha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Arittho (yakkha):

DN 32

Ariya (private Buddha):

MN 116

Asama (deva):

DN 20

Asayha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Asibandhakaputta (headman and disciple of the Niganthas ):

SN 42.6 , SN 42.8 ; SN 42.9 ; [goes for refuge: a , b ]

Asita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Asita (the seer):

Sn 3.11

Assaji, Ven.:

MN 35 , MN 70 , Mv 1.23.1

Assaka (country):

AN 3.70

Assalayana (brahman):

MN 93

Assapura (town):

MN 39

Assatara (city):

DN 20

Asuras (demons):

DN 20 , Ud 5.5 , Sn 3.11

Atanata (deva city):

DN 32

Atthaka (private Buddha):

MN 116

Atthaka (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Atthakanagara (town):

MN 52 , AN 11.17

Atthama (private Buddha):

MN 116

Atula:

Dhp 227

Avanti (country):

SN 22.3 , SN 41.3 , AN 3.70 , Ud 5.6

Avici (hell realm):

Iti 89

Ayojjhans (people):

SN 22.95

Bahiya of the Bark-cloth (praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhus in terms of the speed of his understanding { 1 }):

Ud 1.10 ; [ becomes an arahant ; killed by a cow ]

Bahuka (river):

MN 7

Bahumati (river):

MN 7

Bahuna, Ven.:

AN 10.81

Bahuputta (shrine):

DN 16

Baka Brahma:

MN 49

Bali (asura demon):

DN 20

Bandhuma (private Buddha):

MN 116

Banyan Park:

AN 3.73 , AN 11.13 , AN 11.12

Baranasi:

see Varanasi

Belatthasisa, Ven.:

Thag 1.16

Beluva (village):

DN 16

Bhadda:

DN 16

Bhadda Kapilani, Ven. Sister (former wife of Maha Kassapa ):

Thig 4.1

Bhadda Kundalakesa, Ven. Sister (praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhunis in terms of the speed of her understanding { 2 }:

Thig 5.9

Bhaddiya Kaligodha, Ven. :

Ud 2.10 Thag 16.7

Bhaddiya the Dwarf, Ven.:

SN 21.6 , Ud 7.1 , Ud 7.2 , Ud 7.5 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Bhadraka:

see Gandhabhaka

Bhadravudha (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.12

Bhagga (people):

SN 22.1 , AN 4.55 , AN 6.16 , AN 7.58 , AN 8.30

Bhaggava (a potter):

MN 140

Bhagu (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Bhalliya, Ven.:

Thag 1.7

Bhanda (village):

DN 16 , AN 4.1

Bhañña:

MN 117

Bharadvaja (private Buddha):

MN 116

Bharadvaja, Ven. Akkosaka:

see Akkosaka Bharadvaja, Ven.

Bharadvaja, Ven. Jata:

see Jata Bharadvaja, Ven.

Bharadvaja, Kasi:

see Kasi Bharadvaja

Bharadvaja, Navakammika:

see Navakammika Bharadvaja

Bharadvaja, Ven. Pindola:

see Pindola Bharadvaja, Ven.

Bharadvaja, Ven. Sundarika:

see Sundarika Bharadvaja, Ven.

Bharadvaja (ancient brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Bharadvaja (clan):

SN 7.18

Bharadvaja (yakkha):

DN 32

Bhavitatta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Bhesakala (grove):

SN 22.1 , AN 4.55 , AN 6.16 , AN 8.30 , Thag 1.18

Bhoganagara (city):

DN 16

Bhoja (sky-walking deva):

AN 4.45

Bhumija, Ven.:

SN 12.25

Bhuta, Ven.:

Thag 9

Bimbisara , King Seniya (of Magadha ):

MN 14 , MN 86 , Sn 3.1 , Ud 2.2 , Thag 9

Bodhi (private Buddha):

MN 116

Brahma:

DN 2 , DN 11 (1) , DN 11 (2) , MN 1 , MN 22 , MN 49 , SN 6.2 , SN 56.11 , AN 4.28 , Ud 7.6 , Thig 12

Brahmadatta, Ven.:

Thag 6.12

Brahmadatta (king of Kasi ):

Mv 10.2.3-20

Buli (clan):

DN 16

Cakkhupala, Ven.:

Thag 1.95

Cala, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.6

Calika (mountain):

Ud 4.1

Campa (city):

DN 16 , AN 7.49 , AN 10.81 , AN 10.94

Canda, the beggar:

Thig 5.12

Candana (deva):

DN 20 , DN 32

Canki (brahman):

MN 95

Capala (shrine):

DN 16

Ceti (people):

AN 3.70 , AN 8.30 , AN 6.46 , AN 10.24

Chabyaputta (royal snake lineage):

AN 4.67

Channa, Ven. (formerly, the Buddha's horseman):

DN 16 , SN 22.90

Channa (wandering ascetic):

AN 3.71

Ciravasi (son of Gandhabhaka ):

SN 42.11

Citra (garuda):

DN 20

Citta the elephant trainer's son:

DN 9 ; [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Citta the householder (praised by the Buddha both as a role-model for the lay disciples and as an expounder of Dhamma { 2 }):

SN 41.3 , SN 41.4 , SN 41.5 , SN 41.6 , SN 41.7 , SN 41.10 ; [ dies ]

Cittaka, Ven.:

Thag 1.22

Cittasena (deva):

DN 20 , DN 32

Crocodile Haunt:

SN 22.1 , AN 4.55 , AN 6.16 , AN 7.58

Cula Panthaka, Ven.:

Ud 5.10

Culaka, Ven.:

Thag 2.46

Cunda (the novice):

SN 47.13

Cunda (the silversmith):

DN 16 , AN 10.176 , Ud 8.5 , Sn 1.5 ; [ goes for refuge ; offers a meal to the Buddha ]

Cunda, Ven. Maha:

MN 8 , MN 118 , SN 46.16 , AN 6.46 , AN 10.24 , Ud 1.5

Cundaka, Ven.:

DN 16

Dabba Mallaputta, Ven.:

Ud 8.9 , Ud 8.10 ; [ attains Parinibbana ]

Dabbila (private Buddha):

MN 116

Dadamukkha (yakkha):

DN 32

Dakkhinagiri (town):

SN 7.11 , Sn 1.4

Dandapani:

MN 18

Dantika, Ven. Sister:

Thig 3.4

Dasaka, Ven.:

SN 22.89

Dasama:

MN 52 , AN 11.17

Dasaraha (people):

SN 20.7

Devadaha (town):

MN 101 , SN 22.2

Devadatta (Buddha's cousin):

MN 29 , MN 58 , AN 8.7 , Iti 89

Devala the Dark (brahman seer):

MN 93

Devasata (yakkha):

DN 32

Dhamma, Ven. Sister:

Thig 1.17

Dhammadinna , Ven. Sister (praised by the Buddha as being the foremost Dhamma teacher among the bhikkhunis { 2 }):

MN 44

Dhammika, Ven.:

AN 6.54 , Thag 4.10

Dhammika:

Sn 2.14

Dhanañjani (brahman):

MN 97

Dhanapalaka (elephant):

Dhp 324

Dharani (lake):

DN 32

Dhatarattha (deva):

DN 20 DN 32

Dhatarattha (naga):

DN 20

Dhavajalika (town):

AN 8.8

Dhotaka (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.5

Dighajanu (Vyagghapajja; "TigerPaw"):

AN 8.54

Dighavu (son of King Dighiti ):

Mv 10.2.3-20

Dighanakha Aggivessana ("LongNails"; a brahman ascetic):

MN 74 [ goes for refuge ]

Dighiti (king of Kosala ; father of Dighavu ):

Mv 10.2.3-20

Dona (brahman):

DN 16 , AN 4.36

Dummukha (the Licchavin):

MN 35

Durannaya (private Buddha):

MN 116

Ekanala (village):

Sn 1.4

Ekuddaniya, Ven.:

Thag 1.68

Eraka, Ven.:

Thag 1.93

Erapatha (royal snake lineage):

AN 4.67

Eravanna (naga):

DN 20

Frying Pan (the acrobat):

see Medakathalika

Gagga (clan):

MN 86

Gaggara (lake):

AN 7.49 , AN 10.81 , AN 10.94

Ganaka Moggallana (brahman):

MN 107 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Gandhabhaka (a.k.a. Bhadraka):

SN 42.11

Gandhara (private Buddha):

MN 116

Gandhara (country):

AN 3.70

Ganges (Ganga) river:

DN 16 , MN 21 , SN 10.12 , SN 22.95 , SN 35.200 , AN 3.99 , AN 10.15 , Ud 5.5 , Sn 1.10 , Thag 2.24

Gavesin, Ven.:

AN 5.180 ; [ goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Gaya (city):

MN 26 , SN 35.28 , Ud 1.9

Gaya (river):

MN 7

Gaya Head (mountain):

SN 35.28 , Ud 1.9

Ghata (a Sakyan):

MN 122

Ghosita's Park:

AN 3.72 , AN 4.159 , AN 4.170 , SN 12.68 , SN 51.15 , SN 22.85 , SN 35.127 , SN 35.193 , SN 48.53 , Ud 7.10

Gijjhakuta (mountain):

MN 116

Giribajja (mountains):

Thag 10.2

Godatta, Ven.:

SN 41.4 , Thag 14.2

Godha (father of Bhaddiya ):

Thag 16.7

Gopala (yakkha):

DN 32

Gosala, Ven.:

Thag 1.23

Gotama, Ven.:

Thag 3.14

Gotamaka, Dark (royal snake lineage):

AN 4.67

Gotamaka (shrine):

DN 16 , AN 3.123

Gula (yakkha):

DN 32

Gunda (forest):

AN 2.38

Gutijjita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Gutta, Ven. Sister:

Thig 6.7

Haliddakani:

SN 22.3

Haliddavasana (town):

MN 57

Haragaja (devas):

DN 20

Harita, Ven.:

Thag 1.29 , Thag 3.15

Hatthaka (wealthy prince):

AN 3.35 , AN 8.23 , AN 8.24

Hatthigama (village):

DN 16

Hemaka (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.8

Hemavata (yakkha):

DN 32

Himalaya (Himavanta) mountains:

DN 20 , SN 4.20 , SN 46.1 , SN 47.7 , AN 3.48 , AN 5.196 , Dhp 304 , Sn 3.1

Hinga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Hiraññavati (river):

DN 16

Hiri (yakkha):

DN 32

Icchanangala (village):

AN 5.30 AN 6.42 AN 8.86

Inda (yakhka):

DN 32

Indra (deva):

DN 20 , MN 22 , SN 22.79 , AN 11.10 , Dhp 95 , Sn 3.11 , Thig 5.11 , Thag 12.2

Isana (deva king):

SN 11.3

Isidatta, Ven.:

SN 41.3 , Thag 1.120

Isigili (mountain):

DN 16 , MN 14 , MN 116

Isipatana (suburb of Varanasi ):

MN 26 , MN 141 , SN 12.67 , SN 22.59 , SN 22.90 , SN 22.122 , SN 35.191 , SN 44.3 , SN 44.4 , SN 44.5 , SN 44.6 , SN 56.11 , AN 3.15 , AN 3.126

Jains (practitioners of Jainism; Niganthas ):

AN 3.70

Jali (private Buddha):

MN 116

Jalini (devata; former consort to Ven. Anuruddha ):

SN 9.6

Janesabha (yakkha):

DN 32

Janogha (deva city):

DN 32

Jantu (village):

Ud 4.1

Janussonin (brahman):

MN 4 , MN 27 , AN 4.184 , AN 10.177 ; [goes for refuge: 1 , 2 ]

Jata Bharadvaja, Ven. :

SN 7.6 ; [goes for refuge ( MN 27 , SN 7.6 ); goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Jatila Bhagika, Ven. Sister:

AN 9.37

Jatukannin (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.11

Jayanta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Jayasena, Prince (son of king Bimbisara ):

MN 125 , MN 126

Jenta, Ven. (the Royal Chaplain's Son):

Thag 1.111 , Thag 6.9

Jeta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Jeta's Grove (see Anāthapiṇḍika's park/monastery ):

SN 35.101

Jita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Jiva ( Ubbiri 's daughter):

Thig 3.5

Jivaka Komarabhacca:

AN 8.26

Jivaka, Ven.:

Thig 14

Jotinama (devas):

DN 20

Kaccana, Ven. Maha (praised by the Buddha for his mastery in analyzing the Dhamma and explaining it to others { 2 }):

MN 18 , MN 118 , MN 138 , SN 22.3 , AN 2.38 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 5.6 [for a biography see Maha Kaccana: Master of Doctrinal Exposition ]

Kaccayana Gotta, Ven.:

SN 12.15 , SN 22.90

Kajjangala (people):

MN 152

Kakkarapatta:

AN 8.54

Kakusanda (a previous Buddha; the fourth of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32

Kakuttha (river):

DN 16

Kala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Kala-khemaka (a Sakyan):

MN 122

Kalakañjas (a race of asura demons):

DN 20

Kalama (region):

AN 3.65

Kali (slave):

MN 21

Kalinga:

DN 16

Kallavalaputta (city):

AN 7.58

Kāmabhū, Ven.:

SN 41.5 , SN 41.6

Kamada (deva):

SN 2.6

Kamasettha (yakkha):

DN 32

Kambala (city):

DN 20

Kamboja (country):

AN 3.70

Kammasadhamma (town):

DN 15 , DN 22 , MN 106 , AN 10.20

Kanha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Kanhadinna, Ven.:

Thag 2.30

Kankharevata, Ven . (Revata the Doubter):

Ud 5.7 , Thag 1.3

Kannakathala (city):

MN 90

Kapadika (brahman student):

MN 95 [ goes for refuge ]

Kapilavata (deva city):

DN 32

Kapilavatthu (city):

DN 16 , DN 20 , MN 14 , MN 18 , MN 53 , MN 122 , SN 22.80 , SN 55.21 , SN 55.22 , SN 55.40 , SN 35.202 , AN 3.73 , AN 8.25 , AN 10.46 , AN 11.12 , AN 11.13

Kappa (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.10

Kappa, Ven.:

Thag 10.5

Kappina, Ven. Maha:

MN 118 , Ud 1.5

Karamvi (forest):

Thag 1.22

Karatiya (yakkha):

DN 32

Kasi (country) :

Mv 10.2.3-20 , DN 12 , MN 70 , MN 87 , SN 3.14 , SN 3.15 , AN 3.70 , AN 10.29 , Thig 14 , Ud 6.2 , Thag 5.9

Kasi Bharadvaja (brahman) :

Sn 1.4 ; [ goes for refuge and goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Kassapa (a previous Buddha; the sixth of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32 , AN 5.180

Kassapa (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Kassapa , Ven. Maha (a.k.a. "Father of the Sangha"; former husband to Bhadda Kapilani ):

DN 16 , MN 118 , SN 16.5 , SN 46.14 , Thag 18 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 1.6 , Ud 3.7 [for a biography see Maha Kassapa: Father of the Sangha ]

Kassapa (clothless ascetic):

SN 12.17 [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Katissabha:

DN 16

Katthaka (devas):

DN 20

Kesaputta (city):

AN 3.65

Kesi (private Buddha):

MN 116

Kesi the horsetrainer:

AN 4.111 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Ketuma (private Buddha):

MN 116

Ketumbaraga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Kevatta the householder:

DN 11

Khema, Ven.:

AN 6.49

Khema, Ven. Sister:

SN 44.1

Khemabhirata (private Buddha):

MN 116

Khemaka, Ven.:

SN 22.89

Khemiya (devas):

DN 20

Khitaka, Ven.:

Thag 1.104

Khujjuttara (servant to Queen Samavati ; praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the female lay disciples in terms of her learning):

Itivuttaka (Translator's Introduction)

Kimbila, Ven.:

Kimbila (Thag 1.118)

Kimikala (river):

Ud 4.1

Kimila, Ven.:

AN 7.56

Kinnughandu (deva):

DN 20 , DN 32

Kisa Gotami, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.3 , Thig 10 ; ThigA X.1 ; [ becomes a stream-enterer ; becomes an arahant ]

Kitagiri (town):

MN 70

Kokanuda (wandering ascetic):

AN 10.96

Kolita (given name of Ven. Moggallana):

see Ven. Moggallana

Koliyan (clan):

DN 16 , MN 57 , AN 8.54

Komarabhacca, Jivaka:

DN 2

Konagamana (previous Buddha; the fifth of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32

Kondañña, Ven.:

SN 56.11 , Ud 7.6 , Thag 21 ; [ becomes a stream-winner ; becomes an arahant ]

Koravya, King.:

MN 82

Kosala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Kosala (country) :

Mv 10.2.3-20 , DN 12 , MN 41 , MN 60 , MN 87 , SN 4.20 , SN 7.17 , SN 7.18 , SN 9.1 , SN 9.6 , SN 9.11 , SN 9.14 , SN 42.9 , AN 3.65 , AN 5.30 , AN 6.42 , AN 7.68 , AN 8.86 AN 10.29 , Sn 3.1 , Ud 5.9 , Thag 5.9

Kosambi :

DN 16 , SN 22.81 , SN 22.89 , SN 35.127 , SN 35.193 , SN 51.15 , SN 56.31 , SN 48.53 , AN 3.72 , AN 4.159 , AN 4.170 , AN 5.159 , AN 9.37 , Ud 4.5 Ud 7.10

Kotigama (village):

DN 16

Kotthita, Ven. Maha:

MN 43 , MN 118 , SN 12.25 , SN 22.122 , SN 35.191 , SN 44.3 , SN 44.4 , SN 44.5 , SN 44.6 , AN 4.174 , AN 9.13 , Ud 1.5 , Thag 1.2

Kukkata (monastery):

MN 52 , AN 11.17

Kumbhira (deva):

DN 20

Kuru (country):

DN 15 , DN 22 , MN 82 , MN 106 AN 3.70 , AN 10.20

Kusavati (city; later became Kusinara ):

DN 16

Kusinara (city; formerly Kusavati ):

DN 16 , SN 6.15

Kusinata (deva city):

DN 32

Kutiviharin, Ven.:

Thag 1.56

Kuvera (deva king):

DN 20 , DN 32

Lama (devas):

DN 20

Lambitaka (devas):

DN 20

Licchavi (clan):

DN 16 , MN 12 , MN 35 , MN 86 , SN 55.30 , SN 56.45

Lohicca (brahman):

DN 12 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Lomahamsa (private Buddha):

MN 116

Lumbini (Buddha's birthplace):

Sn 3.11

Maccha (country):

AN 3.70

Macchikāsanda (city):

SN 41.3 , SN 41.4 , SN 41.5 , SN 41.6 , SN 41.7

Maddakucchi (deer reserve):

SN 1.38 , SN 4.13

Magadha (country) :

DN 16 , MN 14 , MN 26 , MN 108 , MN 140 , SN 38.14 , SN 47.13 , AN 3.70 , AN 4.35 , AN 4.183 , AN 5.114 , AN 7.58 , AN 10.65 , AN 10.66 , Sn 1.4 , Sn 3.1 , Iti 24 , Thag 5.9

Madhura (town):

AN 2.38

Magandiya (wandering ascetic):

MN 75 , Sn 4.9 [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Mahaka, Ven.:

SN 41.4

Mahakala, Ven.:

Thag 2.16

Mahali the Licchavi:

SN 22.60

Mahanama (private Buddha):

MN 116

Mahanama, the Sakyan (a cousin to the Buddha; brother of Ven. Anuruddha ):

MN 14 , MN 53 , SN 55.21 , SN 55.22 , SN 55.54 , AN 3.73 , AN 8.25 , AN 11.12 , AN 11.13

Mahapajapati Gotami, Ven. Sister (Buddha's aunt and stepmother):

MN 146 , AN 8.53 , Thig 6.6

Mahasudassana, King:

DN 16

Mahi (river):

AN 10.15 , Ud 5.5

Mahisavatthu [Water Buffalo Ground]:

AN 8.8

Majjha:

Thig 6.5

Makkhali Gosala:

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 30 , SN 3.1 , SN 44.9

Makuta-bandhana (Buddha's cremation site):

DN 16

Malla (clan):

DN 16 , SN 6.15 , SN 42.11 , AN 3.70 , AN 9.41 , Ud 7.9

Mallika, Queen:

DN 9 , MN 78 , MN 87 , AN 5.49 , Ud 5.1 ; [ dies ]

Malunkyaputta, Ven.:

MN 63 , SN 35.95 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Manatthaddha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Mandiya (yakkha):

DN 32

Mangala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Maniculaka:

SN 42.10

Manomaya (private Buddha):

MN 116

Mantani (clan):

MN 86

Manusa (devas):

DN 20

Māra (a.k.a. Namuci , " Kinsman of the heedless "):

DN 16 , DN 20 , DN 32 , MN 26 , MN 34 , MN 106 , SN 4.8 , SN 4.19 , SN 4.20 , SN 5.1 , SN 5.2 , SN 5.3 , SN 5.4 , SN 5.5 , SN 5.6 , SN 5.7 , SN 5.8 , SN 5.9 , SN 5.10 , SN 6.2 , SN 17.3 , SN 22.63 , SN 35.115 , SN 35.189 , SN 35.199 , SN 35.202 , SN 35.207 , SN 47.6 , SN 47.7 , SN 56.11 , AN 4.49 , AN 7.63 , Dhp 7 , Dhp 34 , Dhp 37 , Dhp 40 , Dhp 46 , Dhp 57 , Dhp 104 , Dhp 175 , Dhp 274 , Dhp 337 , Dhp 350 , Iti 38 , Iti 46 , Iti 57 , Iti 58 , Iti 59 , Iti 62 , Iti 68 , Iti 82 , Iti 93 , Sn 3.2 , Sn 3.12 , Sn 4.9 , Sn 5.10 , Thag 1.25 , Thag 21 , Thig 6.7 , Thig 13.5 ; [tries to outwit the Buddha: SN 4 ; tries to outwit the nuns: SN 5 ]

Matali (yakkha):

DN 20 , DN 32 , SN 11.4

Matanga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Matanga (wilderness area):

Dhp 329 , Sn 1.3

Matangaputta, Ven.:

Thag 3.5

Maya (deva):

DN 20

Medakathalika (acrobat; a.k.a. "Frying Pan") :

SN 47.19

Megha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Meghiya, Ven.:

Ud 4.1

Meru (mountain):

DN 32 , Sn 3.11

Methula (private Buddha):

MN 116

Mettagu (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.4

Migacira (garden):

MN 82

Migajala, Ven.:

SN 35.63

Migara :

AN 3.66

Migara's Mother's Palace (see also Visakha, a.k.a. "Migara's Mother" ):

MN 26 , MN 107 , MN 109 , MN 110 , MN 118 , MN 121 , SN 48.41 , AN 3.66 , AN 3.70 , AN 8.43 , Sn 3.12 , Ud 2.9 , Ud 5.5 , Ud 6.2 , Ud 8.8

Migara Rohaneyya:

AN 7.7

Mithila (city):

Thig 6.2

Mittakali, Ven. Sister:

Thig 5.6

Moggallana , Ven. Maha (Kolita; praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhus in terms of his mastery of psychic powers; he and Ven. Sariputta were the Buddha's two chief disciples):

Mv 1.23.1 , MN 118 , MN 141 , SN 21.1 , SN 40.9 , SN 44.7 , SN 35.202 , AN 7.58 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 3.5 , Ud 4.4 , Ud 5.5 ; Thag 17.2 , Thag 21 ; [ becomes a stream-winner ; for a biography see Life of Maha-Moggallana ]

Moggallana (the guardsman):

MN 108

Mogharaja (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.15

Moilya Phagguna:

SN 12.12

Moliyasivaka (brahman ascetic):

SN 36.21 ; AN 6.47 ; [goes for refuge: SN 36.21 , AN 6.47 ]

Mori (clan):

DN 16

Muccalinda, the naga king:

Ud 2.1

Mundika:

MN 78

Musila, Ven.:

SN 12.68

Mutta, Ven. Sister:

Thig 1.11

Nabhasa (lake):

DN 20

Nadika (city):

DN 16 , AN 6.19 , AN 11.10

Nagaraka (town):

MN 121

Nagasamala, Ven.:

MN 12

Nagita, Ven.:

AN 5.30 , AN 6.42 , AN 8.86 , Thag 1.86

Nakula's parents (praised by the Buddha for their unwavering faithfulness to each other { 2 }):

AN 4.55 , AN 6.16

Nakulapita (Nakula's father):

SN 22.1

Nala (yakkha):

DN 20 , DN 32

Nalaka:

Sn 3.11

Nalaka (village):

SN 38.14 , SN 47.13 , AN 10.65 , AN 10.66

Nalanda (city):

DN 11 , DN 16 , SN 42.6 , SN 42.8 , SN 42.9

Nalijangha (brahman):

MN 87

Namuci (a.k.a. Māra ):

Sn 3.2

Namuci (asura demon):

DN 20

Nanda (private Buddha):

MN 116

Nanda, Ven. Sister (praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhunis in terms of her mastery of jhāna { 1 }):

DN 16 , Thig 5.4

Nanda, Ven. (half-brother of the Buddha):

AN 8.9 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 3.2 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Nanda (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.7

Nanda (cowherd):

SN 35.200 ; [ goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Nandaka, Ven.:

MN 146 , AN 3.66 , Thag 2.27

Nandaka (chief minister of the Licchavi clan ):

SN 55.30

Nandana (deva garden):

SN 9.6 , SN 55.1 , AN 5.34

Nandiya, Ven.:

Thag 1.25

Nandiya (a Sakyan):

SN 55.40

Narada, Ven.:

SN 12.68

Nata:

DN 2

Natapuriya (deva city):

DN 32

Navakammika Bharadvaja (brahman) :

SN 7.17 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Ñatika (town):

SN 44.11

Navanavati (deva city):

DN 32

Nemi (yakkha):

DN 32

Nemisa (private Buddha):

MN 116

Nerañjara (river):

SN 6.1 , SN 6.2 , Sn 3.2 , Ud 1.1 , Ud 1.2 , Ud 1.3 , Ud 2.1 , Ud 3.10

Netti (yakkha):

DN 32

Nigahandu (yakkha):

DN 32

Nigantha Nataputta ( Jain teacher; see also Niganthas ):

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 14 , MN 30 , MN 58 , SN 3.1 , SN 42.8 , SN 42.9 , SN 44.9 , AN 9.38

Niganthas ( Jains ; see also Nigantha Nataputta ):

AN 3.70 , MN 14

Nigrodha, Ven.:

Thag 1.21

Nigrodhakappa, Ven.:

Thag 21

Nigrodha Park:

SN 55.21 , SN 55.22 , AN 8.25

Nikata:

DN 16

Nimmanarati (devas):

DN 11 , DN 20 , SN 56.11

Niraya (hell):

Sn 2.6 , Sn 2.10

Nita, Ven.:

Thag 1.84

Nitha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Ojasi (yakkha):

DN 32

Okkala (city):

MN 117

Opamanna (yakkha):

DN 32

Pabbata (private Buddha):

MN 116

Pacetana, King:

AN 3.15

Paduma (private Buddha):

MN 116

Padumuttara (private Buddha):

MN 116

Paharada (asura demon):

DN 20

Pajapati (deva king):

DN 32 , MN 1 , MN 22 , MN 49 , SN 11.3 , SN 22.79 , AN 11.10

Pajjota, King:

MN 108

Pajunna (yakkha):

DN 20 , DN 32

Pakudha Kaccayana:

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 30 , SN 3.1 , SN 44.9

Panada (deva):

DN 20

Panada (yakkha):

DN 32

Pandava (mountain):

MN 116 , Sn 3.1 , Thag 1.41

Panga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Pañcakanga (carpenter to King Pasenadi ):

MN 59 , MN 59 , MN 78 , SN 36.19

Pañcala (country):

AN 3.70

Pañcalacanda (deva's son):

SN 2.7

Pañcalacanda (yakkha):

DN 32

Pañcasikha (deva):

DN 20

Paraga (devas):

DN 20

Parakusinata (deva city):

DN 32

Paramatta (brahma):

DN 20

Paranimmita-vasavatti (devas):

DN 11 , DN 20 , SN 56.11

Parasiri (Parasivi):

MN 152

Parileyyaka (Palileyyaka) (city):

SN 22.85 , Ud 4.5

Pasenadi (king of Kosala ; uncle of King Ajatasattu ):

DN 12 , MN 24 , MN 35 , MN 86 , MN 87 , MN 90 , SN 3.1 , SN 3.4 , SN 3.5 , SN 3.6 , SN 3.7 , SN 3.13 , SN 3.14 , SN 3.15 , SN 3.17 , SN 3.19 , SN 3.20 , SN 3.23 , SN 3.24 , SN 3.25 , SN 44.1 , AN 5.49 , AN 10.29 , Ud 2.2 , Ud 2.6 , Ud 2.9 , Ud 5.1 , Ud 6.2 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Passin (private Buddha):

MN 116

Pasura:

Sn 4.8

Patacara, Ven. Sister (praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhunis in terms of her mastery of Vinaya { 2 }):

Thig 5.10 , Thig 5.11 , Thig 5.12 , Thig 6.1

Pataligama (village):

DN 16

Pataliputta (city):

DN 16 , MN 52 , AN 11.17

Patibhana ("Inspiration" peak):

SN 56.42

Pava (city):

DN 16 , SN 15.13 , AN 10.176 , Ud 1.7

Pavarika's mango grove:

DN 11 , DN 16 , SN 42.6 , SN 42.8

Pavatta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Pavatta (mountain):

Ud 5.6

Pavittha, Ven.:

SN 12.68

Payaga (city):

DN 20

Payaga (river):

MN 7

Pekhuniya :

AN 3.66

Pigeon Cave:

Ud 4.4

Pilotika Vacchayana:

MN 27

Pindola (private Buddha):

MN 116

Pindola Bharadvaja, Ven. :

SN 35.127 , Ud 4.6 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Piṅgalakoccha (brahman):

MN 30 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Pingiya (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.16

Pipphali Cave:

Ud 1.6 , Ud 3.7

Pipphalivana (city):

DN 16

Piyadassi (private Buddha):

MN 116

Posala (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.14

Potaliputta:

MN 136

Potthapada:

DN 9 ; [ goes for refuge ] Pukkusa: DN 16

Pukkusati, Ven.:

MN 140 ; [ killed by a cow ]

Punabbasu, Ven.:

MN 70

Punna, Ven.:

SN 35.88 ; [ becomes an arahant ; dies ]

Punna Mantaniputta, Ven.:

MN 24 , SN 22.83

Punna, Ven. Sister:

Thig 1.3

Punna (ox-duty ascetic):

MN 57 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Punnaka (yakkha):

DN 32

Punnaka (brahman ascetic):

AN 4.41 , Sn 5.3

Punnamasa, Ven.:

Thag 2.26

Punnika, Ven. Sister:

Thig 12

Purana Kassapa:

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 30 , SN 3.1 , SN 22.60 , SN 44.9 , AN 9.38

Radha, Ven.:

SN 23.2

Rahu (asura king):

AN 4.50

Rahula, Ven. (son of the Buddha):

MN 61 , MN 62 , MN 147 , Sn 2.11 , Thag 4.8 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Raja (yakkha):

DN 32

Rajadatta, Ven.:

Thag 5.1

Rājagaha (city):

Mv 1.23.1 , DN 2 , DN 16 , DN 20 , DN 31 , MN 14 , MN 24 , MN 29 , MN 44 , MN 58 , MN 61 , MN 74 , MN 97 , MN 108 , MN 116 , MN 125 , MN 126 , MN 136 , MN 140 , MN 141 , MN 146 , SN 1.20 , SN 1.38 , SN 2.19 , SN 4.13 , SN 7.2 , SN 10.8 , SN 12.17 , SN 12.70 , SN 15.13 , SN 16.5 , SN 21.10 , SN 35.69 , SN 36.21 , SN 42.2 , SN 42.10 , SN 46.14 , SN 46.16 , SN 56.42 , AN 4.35 , AN 4.183 , AN 6.41 , AN 6.55 , AN 7.21 , AN 8.7 , AN 8.26 , AN 9.7 , AN 9.34 , AN 10.96 , Sn 3.1 , Ud 1.6 , Ud 3.7 , Ud 4.4 , Ud 4.9 , Ud 5.3 , Ud 6.8

Rakkhita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Ramagama (village):

DN 16

Ramaneyyaka, Ven.:

Thag 1.49

Rammaka (brahman):

MN 26

Ratthapala, Ven.:

MN 82

Revata the Doubter:

see Ven. Kankharevata

Revata, Ven. Maha:

MN 118 , Ud 1.5 , Thag 14.1

Rohana ( Pekhuniya 's grandson):

AN 3.66

Rohini, Ven. Sister:

Thig 13.2

Rohitassa (son of a deva):

AN 4.45

Roja (devas):

DN 20

Roruva (hell realm):

SN 3.20

Rosika (the barber):

DN 12

Rucira (devas):

DN 20

Sabhiya Kaccana, Ven.:

SN 44.11

Saccaka Aggivessana (a Jain):

MN 35 , MN 36

Saccanama (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sadamatta (devas):

DN 20

Sahabhu (devas):

DN 20

Sahadhamma (devas):

DN 20

Sahajati (city):

AN 10.24

Sahali (deva):

DN 20

Sahampati, Brahma:

MN 26 , DN 16 , SN 6.1 , SN 6.2 , SN 6.13 , SN 6.15 , SN 22.80

Saketa (city):

DN 16 , MN 24 , SN 44.1 , AN 4.24 , AN 9.37 , Thig 6.4

Sakka (deva king; a.k.a. Vasava, "powerful"; born of the Kosiya clan):

DN 16 , DN 20 , DN 21 , SN 6.15 , SN 11.3 , SN 11.4 , SN 11.5 , SN 35.207 , AN 8.8 , Sn 2.14 , Thag 21 , Thig 13.5 , Ud 3.7 [ becomes a stream-winner ]

Sakkara (town):

SN 45.2

Sakula (sister of Soma ):

MN 90

Sakyan (clan):

DN 16 , DN 20 , MN 14 , MN 18 , MN 53 , MN 101 , MN 122 , SN 22.2 , SN 22.80 , SN 45.2 , SN 55.21 , SN 55.22 , SN 55.40 , AN 3.73 , AN 8.25 , AN 10.46 , AN 11.12 , AN 11.13

Sala (village in Kosala):

MN 41 , MN 60

Salavatika (town):

DN 12

Salha ( Migara 's grandson):

AN 3.66

Salha, Ven.:

DN 16

Samana (devas):

DN 20

Samandakani (wanderer):

AN 10.65 , AN 10.66

Samavati, Queen (married to King Udena ; praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the female lay disciples in terms of her embodiment of loving-kindness { 2 }):

Ud 7.10 , Itivuttaka (Translator's Introduction)

Samiddhi, Ven.:

MN 136 , SN 1.20 , AN 9.14

Sanankumara (brahma):

DN 20 , MN 53

Sandha, Ven.:

AN 11.10

Saṅgāmaji, Ven.:

Ud 1.8

Sangarava (brahman):

AN 3.60 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Sangha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sanjatiya (town):

AN 6.46

Sankheyyaka (mountain):

AN 8.8

Sankicca, Ven.:

Thag 11

Santacitta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Santusita (deva):

DN 11

Santuttha:

DN 16

Sañjaya (brahman of Akasa clan):

MN 90

Sañjaya Belatthaputta:

Mv 1.23.1 , DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2) , DN 16 , MN 30 , SN 3.1 , SN 44.9

Sappadasa, Ven.:

Thag 6.6

Sarabhanga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sarabhu (river):

AN 10.15 , Ud 5.5

Sarandada (shrine):

DN 16

Sarassati (river):

MN 7

Sariputta , Ven. (Upatissa; a.k.a. the "Marshal of the Dhamma"; praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhus in terms of his discernment { 2 }; he and Ven. Moggallana were the Buddha's two chief disciples):

Mv 1.23.1 , DN 16 , MN 9 , MN 12 , MN 24 , MN 28 , MN 43 , MN 97 , MN 111 , MN 118 , MN 141 , MN 143 , SN 12.25 , SN 12.31 , SN 12.67 , SN 21.2 , SN 22.1 , SN 22.2 , SN 22.85 , SN 22.122 , SN 35.69 , SN 35.191 , SN 38.14 , SN 44.3 , SN 44.4 , SN 44.5 , SN 44.6 , SN 47.13 , SN 48.44 , AN 4.79 , AN 4.174 , AN 4.179 , AN 5.162 , AN 5.176 , AN 5.179 , AN 6.41 , AN 6.51 , AN 7.34 , AN 7.49 , AN 8.28 , AN 9.13 , AN 9.14 , AN 9.34 , AN 10.7 , AN 10.65 , AN 10.66 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 4.4 , Ud 4.7 , Ud 4.10 , Ud 7.1 , Ud 7.2 , Sn 4.16 , Thag 6.10 , Thag 21 ; [ becomes a stream-winner ; dies ; for a biography see The Life of Sariputta ]

Sata (mountain):

DN 20

Satagira (yakkha):

DN 32

Sati (the fisherman's son):

MN 38

Sattambaka (shrine):

DN 16

Sattapanni (cave):

DN 16

Sattha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Satullapa (deva):

SN 1.38

Sāvatthī (city):

DN 9 , DN 16 , MN 2 , MN 4 , MN 7 , MN 8 , MN 9 , MN 11 , MN 13 , MN 19 , MN 20 , MN 21 , MN 22 , MN 24 , MN 26 , MN 27 , MN 28 , MN 30 , MN 33 , MN 38 , MN 43 , MN 49 , MN 59 , MN 62 , MN 63 , MN 72 , MN 78 , MN 86 , MN 87 , MN 93 , MN 107 , MN 109 , MN 110 , MN 111 , MN 113 , MN 117 , MN 118 , MN 119 , MN 121 , MN 130 , MN 135 , MN 137 , MN 138 , MN 146 , MN 149 , SN 1.1 , SN 1.41 , SN 2.7 , SN 3.1 , SN 3.4 , SN 3.5 , SN 3.6 , SN 3.7 , SN 3.14 , SN 3.15 , SN 3.17 , SN 3.19 , SN 3.20 , SN 3.23 , SN 3.24 , SN 3.25 , SN 4.8 , SN 4.19 , SN 5.1 , SN 5.2 , SN 5.3 , SN 5.4 , SN 5.5 , SN 5.6 , SN 5.7 , SN 5.8 , SN 5.9 , SN 5.10 , SN 7.6 , SN 7.14 , SN 8.4 , SN 11.3 , SN 11.5 , SN 12.11 , SN 12.12 , SN 12.46 , SN 12.61 , SN 13.1 , SN 13.2 , SN 13.8 , SN 12.19 , SN 12.25 , SN 12.48 , SN 12.31 , SN 12.44 , SN 12.52 , SN 14.11 , SN 15.3 , SN 15.9 , SN 15.11 , SN 15.12 , SN 15.14 , SN 12.2 , SN 12.15 , SN 12.20 , SN 12.23 , SN 12.64 , SN 12.65 , SN 15.3 , SN 16.13 , SN 17.5 , SN 17.8 , SN 20.2 , SN 20.4 , SN 20.5 , SN 20.6 , SN 20.7 , SN 21.1 , SN 21.2 , SN 21.6 , SN 22.5 , SN 22.22 , SN 22.23 , SN 22.36 , SN 22.39 , SN 22.40 , SN 22.41 , SN 22.42 , SN 22.48 , SN 22.53 , SN 22.54 , SN 22.57 , SN 22.58 , SN 22.79 , SN 22.83 , SN 22.84 , SN 22.85 , SN 22.93 , SN 22.99 , SN 22.100 , SN 22.101 , SN 22.121 , SN 23.2 , SN 35.63 , SN 35.197 , SN 44.1 , SN 45.1 , SN 45.8 , SN 46.53 , SN 47.13 , SN 47.35 , SN 47.37 , SN 47.41 , SN 47.42 , SN 48.41 , SN 48.44 , SN 52.10 , SN 54.6 , SN 54.13 , SN 55.1 , AN 3.51 , AN 3.52 , AN 3.66 , AN 3.70 , AN 3.71 , AN 4.45 , AN 4.67 , AN 5.28 , AN 5.49 , AN 6.49 , AN 5.51 , AN 8.43 , AN 9.1 , AN 10.70 , AN 10.71 , AN 10.93 , AN 10.94 , AN 11.1 , AN 10.51 , AN 10.60 , Sn 2.4 , Sn 2.14 , Sn 3.3 , Sn 3.12 , Ud 1.5 , Ud 1.10 , Ud 2.2 , Ud 2.3 , Ud 2.4 , Ud 2.5 , Ud 2.6 , Ud 2.7 , Ud 2.9 , Ud 3.1 , Ud 3.2 , Ud 3.3 , Ud 3.4 , Ud 3.5 , Ud 3.8 , Ud 4.6 , Ud 4.7 , Ud 4.10 , Ud 5.1 , Ud 5.2 , Ud 5.4 , Ud 5.5 , Ud 5.6 , Ud 5.7 , Ud 5.10 , Ud 6.2 , Ud 6.3 , Ud 6.4 , Ud 6.5 , Ud 6.6 , Ud 6.7 , Ud 6.9 , Ud 7.1 , Ud 7.2 , Ud 7.3 , Ud 7.4 , Ud 7.5 , Ud 7.6 , Ud 8.1 , Ud 8.2 , Ud 8.3 , Ud 8.4 , Ud 8.8 , Ud 8.9 , Ud 8.10

Sayha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sedaka (town):

SN 47.19 , SN 47.20

Sela, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.9

Seniya (dog-duty ascetic):

MN 57 ; [ goes for refuge ; becomes an arahant ]

Serisakka (yakkha):

DN 32

Setabya (city):

AN 4.36

Sidari (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sigala:

DN 31 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Siha, General:

AN 5.34

Sikhi (a previous Buddha; the second of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32

Sikhi (private Buddha):

MN 116

Simsapa (forest):

SN 56.31

Sindh (region):

Dhp 322

Sineru (mountain):

SN 22.99 , Thig 14.1

Singalapita, Ven.:

Thag 1.18

Sirimanda, Ven.:

Thag 6.13

Sirivaddha, Ven.:

Thag 1.41

Sisupacala, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.8

Sivaka, Ven.:

Thag 1.14

Sivaka (yakkha):

DN 32 , SN 10.8

Sobhita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Soma (sister of Sakula ):

MN 90

Soma, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.2

Soma (yakkha):

DN 32

Sona, Ven. Sister:

(mother of ten; praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhunis in terms of her energetic courage { 1 }): Thig 5.8

Sona Kolivisa, Ven.:

AN 6.55 , Sn 1.12 (n. 9) ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Sona Kotikanna:

Ud 5.6 ; [ goes forth ]

Sona Potiriyaputta, Ven.:

Thag 2.37

Sona (householder's son):

SN 22.49

Sorata (private Buddha):

MN 116

Subahu (private Buddha):

MN 116

Subha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Subha, Ven. Sister:

Thig 13.5 , Thig 14

Subha (brahman, son of Todeyya ):

MN 135 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Subhadda (lay follower):

DN 16

Subhadda, Ven. ("the Wanderer"; the last bhikkhu ordained by the Buddha):

DN 16 ; [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Subhadda, Ven.:

DN 16

Subhaga (forest):

MN 49

Subhuti, Ven.:

Ud 6.7 , Thag 1.1

Subrahma (brahma):

DN 20

Sucitti (asura demon):

DN 20

Sudassana (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sudassana (brahman youth):

SN 3.13

Sudatha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sudatta:

DN 16

Sudatta:

see Anāthapiṇḍika

Suddhodana (Buddha's father):

Sn 3.11

Sujata, Ven. Sister:

Thig 6.4

Sujata (laywoman):

DN 16

Sujata (asura maiden):

Ud 3.7

Suleyya (devas):

DN 20

Sumana, Ven.:

AN 6.49

Sumana the Novice:

Thag 6.10

Sumana (yakkha):

DN 32

Sumangala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sumangala, Ven.:

Thag 1.43

Sumangala's Mother:

Thig 2.3

Sumbha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sumbha (people):

SN 47.19 , SN 47.20

Sumukha (yakkha):

DN 32

Sunaga, Ven.:

Thag 1.85

Sunakkhatta (the Licchavin):

MN 12 , MN 105

Sunaparanta (country):

SN 35.88

Sundara (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sundara Samudda, Ven.:

Thag 7.1

Sundarika (river):

MN 7

Sundarika Bharadvaja, Ven. :

MN 7 ; [ goes for refuge ; goes forth ; becomes an arahant ]

Sunidha (brahman):

DN 16

Sunimmita (deva):

DN 11

Sunita the Outcaste:

Thag 12.2

Supanna (garuda):

DN 20

Suppabuddha (the leper):

Ud 5.3 ; [ becomes a stream-winner ]

Suppagedha (yakkha):

DN 32

Supparaka (city):

Ud 1.10

Suppatitthita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Suppiya, Ven.:

Thag 1.32

Surasena (country):

AN 3.70

Suriyavacchasa (deva):

DN 20

Suro (yakkha):

DN 32

Susarada, Ven.:

Thag 1.75

Susima, Ven.:

SN 12.70 ; [ goes forth ]

Sutava (private Buddha):

MN 116

Sutavan, Ven.:

AN 9.7

Suyama (deva):

DN 11

Tacchaka (city):

DN 20

Tadadhimutta (private Buddha):

MN 116

Tagarasikhi (private Buddha):

MN 116 , SN 3.20 , Ud 5.3

Talaputa (the actor):

SN 42.2 , Thag 19 ; [ goes for refuge ; aspires to "go forth" ]

Tapoda (monastery and hot springs):

DN 16 , SN 1.20 , AN 10.96

Tapussa the householder:

AN 9.41

Tatha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Tatojasi (yakkha):

DN 32

Tatola (yakkha):

DN 32

Tattala (yakkha):

DN 32

Tejasi (yakkha):

DN 32

Thera, Ven.:

SN 21.10

Thullakotthita (city):

MN 82

Thuna (village):

Ud 7.9

Timbaru (deva):

DN 20

Tissa (private Buddha):

MN 116

Tissa, Ven. (a paternal cousin of the Buddha):

SN 22.84 , Thag 1.39

Tissa (brahma):

DN 20

Tissa-metteyya (brahman ascetic):

Sn 4.7 , Sn 5.2

Todeyya (brahman ascetic):

MN 135 , Sn 5.9

Toranavatthu (village):

SN 44.1

Tusita (devas):

DN 20 , SN 56.11 , Sn 4.16

Tuttha:

DN 16

Ubbiri, Ven. Sister :

Thig 3.5

Uccangamaya (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uccaya (private Buddha):

MN 116

Udañña (town):

MN 90

Udaya (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.13

Udayibhadda , Prince (son of King Ajatasattu ):

DN 2 (1) , DN 2 (2)

Udayin, Ven. (a.k.a. Kaludayin):

MN 59 , MN 59 , MN 66 , MN 136 , SN 36.19 , SN 35.193 , AN 5.159 , AN 9.34 , AN 9.43 , AN 9.44 , AN 9.45 , Thag 10.1 , Thag 15.2

Uddaka Ramaputta (Buddha's second meditation teacher):

MN 13 , MN 26

Udena, King (King of Kosambi ; married to Queen Samavati ):

SN 35.127 , Ud 7.10

Udena (shrine):

DN 16

Ugga:

AN 7.7

Uggahamana:

MN 78

Ukkattha (city):

MN 1 , MN 49 , AN 4.36

Unnabha the Brahman:

SN 51.15 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Upacala, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.7

Upaka (Ajivaka):

MN 26

Upakala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upali, Ven.:

AN 7.79

Upananda (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upanemisa (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upanita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uparittha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upasabha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upasena, Ven.:

SN 35.69

Upasena Vangantaputta, Ven.:

Ud 4.9

Upasidari (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upasiva (brahman ascetic):

Sn 5.6

Upatissa (private Buddha):

MN 116

Upatissa (given name of Ven. Sariputta):

see Ven. Sariputta

Upavana, Ven.:

DN 16

Upavattana:

DN 16 , SN 6.15

Uposatha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uppala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uppalavanna, Ven. Sister (praised by the Buddha as being foremost among the bhikkhunis in terms of her mastery of psychic powers { 2 }):

SN 5.5 , Thig 13.5

Uruvela (city):

MN 26 , SN 6.1 , SN 6.2 , Ud 1.1 , Ud 1.2 , Ud 1.3 , Ud 3.10

Uruvelakappa (city):

SN 42.11 , AN 9.41

Usabha (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uttama, Ven.:

AN 8.8

Uttama, Ven. Sister:

Thig 3.2

Uttara (private Buddha):

MN 116

Uttara (the Deva's son):

SN 2.19

Uttara (brahman; son of Parasiri ):

MN 152

Uttarakuru (northern continent):

DN 32

Uttiya (wandering ascetic):

AN 10.95

Vacchagotta (wandering ascetic):

MN 72 , SN 44.7 , SN 44.8 , SN 44.9 , SN 44.10 , SN 44.11 , AN 3.57 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Vaggamuda (river):

Ud 3.3

Vajira, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.10

Vajirapāṇin [yakkha spirit]:

MN 35 ,

Vajiri, Princess:

MN 87

Vajji (country):

DN 16 , SN 9.9 , AN 3.70 , AN 4.1 , Ud 3.3 , Thag 5.9

Vajjiya Mahita:

AN 10.94

Vakkali, Ven.:

SN 22.87 , Thag 5.8

Valliya, Ven.:

Thag 2.24

Vamadeva (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Vamaka (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Vanavaccha, Ven.:

Thag 1.13 , Thag 1.113

Vanavaccha's pupil:

Thag 1.14

Vangisa, Ven.:

SN 8.4 , Sn 3.3

Vansa (country):

AN 3.70

Varanasi (Baranasi; city):

Mv 10.2.3-20 , MN 26 , SN 22.59 , SN 22.90 , SN 35.191 , SN 44.3 , SN 44.4 , SN 44.5 , SN 44.6 , SN 56.11 , AN 3.15 , AN 3.126

Varuna (devas):

DN 20

Varuna (yakkha):

DN 32 , SN 11.3

Vasabha, Queen:

MN 87

Vasava (deva):

see Sakka

Vasavanesi (devas):

DN 20

Vasavatti (deva):

DN 11

Vasettha (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Vasitthi, the madwoman:

Thig 6.2

Vassa:

MN 117

Vassakara, the brahman:

DN 16 , MN 108 , AN 4.35 , AN 4.183

Vataraga (private Buddha):

MN 116

Vebhara (mountain):

DN 16 , MN 116 , Thag 1.41

Vedehika, Lady:

MN 21

Veghana (devas):

DN 20

Velugvagamaka (town):

MN 52 , AN 11.17

Vendu (deva):

DN 20

Vepacitti (asura demon):

DN 20 , SN 11.5 , SN 35.207

Vepulla (mountain):

DN 20 , MN 116 , Iti 24

Verahaccani (brahman woman):

SN 35.133

Verambha (wind):

AN 3.34

Veroca (asura demon):

DN 20

Vesali (city):

DN 16 , DN 20 , MN 12 , MN 35 , MN 36 , MN 52 , MN 105 , MN 108 , AN 3.83 , AN 3.123 , AN 5.34 , AN 5.121 , AN 8.53 , AN 11.17 , SN 9.9 , SN 22.60 , SN 22.86 , SN 36.7 , SN 54.9 , SN 55.30 , SN 56.45

Vessabhu (a previous Buddha; the third of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32

Vessamitta (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Vessamitta (yakkha):

DN 32

Vessamitta (land):

DN 20

Vessavana, King:

DN 32 , AN 8.8

Vetendu (deva):

DN 20

Vethadipa (island):

DN 16

Vicakkhana (devas):

DN 20

Videha , Queen (mother of King Ajatasattu ):

DN 2 , DN 16 , SN 3.14

Vidudabha, General (son of King Pasenadi ):

MN 87 , MN 90

Vijaya, Ven. Sister:

SN 5.4

Vijita (private Buddha):

MN 116

Vijitasena, Ven.:

Thag 5.9

Vimala (private Buddha):

MN 116

Vimala, the former courtesan:

Thig 5.2

Vimila, Ven.:

Thag 1.50

Vipassi (a previous Buddha; the first of the Buddhas mentioned in the Canon):

DN 32

Virulha (a peta king):

DN 20 , DN 32

Virupakkha (naga king):

DN 20 , AN 4.67

Visakha (laywoman; a.k.a. "Migara's Mother"; chief patroness to the Buddha; see also Migara's Mother's Palace ):

AN 3.70 , AN 8.43 , Ud 2.9 , Ud 8.8

Visakha (layman; former husband of Ven. Sister Dhammadinna ):

MN 44

Visana (deva kingdom):

DN 32

Vitu (deva):

DN 20

Vulture Peak:

AN 7.21 AN 9.7

Vyagghapajja:

see Dighajanu

Yama (deva):

DN 11 ( 1 , 2 ), DN 20 , MN 130 , SN 56.11

Yamaka, Ven.:

SN 22.85 ; [ becomes an arahant ]

Yamataggi (brahman sage):

MN 95 , AN 7.49

Yamuna (river):

DN 20 , AN 10.15 , Ud 5.5

Yasadatta, Ven.:

Thag 5.10

Yasassi (private Buddha):

MN 116

Yasoja, Ven.:

Ud 3.3 , Thag 3.8

Yodhajiva (warrior):

SN 42.3 ; [ goes for refuge ]

Yugandhara (yakkha):

DN 32

Sources

1.

Buddhist Women at the Time of The Buddha , by Hellmuth Hecker (Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society, 1982).

2.

Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy, by Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1997).