Anuruddha was one of the ten principal disciples and a cousin of Gautama Buddha.
14 Facts About Anuruddha
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Anuruddha was the son of Amitodana and brother to Mahanama and princess Rohini.
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Since Amitodana was the brother of Suddhodana, king of the Sakyas in Kapilavastu, Anuruddha was cousin to Siddhartha,.
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Anuruddha was a kshatriya by birth, enabling him to be raised in wealth.
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Anuruddha acquired "divine vision" and was ranked foremost among those who had the ability.
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Anuruddha is depicted in the Pali Canon as an affectionate and loyal bhikkhu, and stood near the Buddha in assembly.
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In many texts, even when many distinguished monks were present, Anuruddha is often the recipient of the Buddha's questions, and answers on behalf of the sangha.
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Anuruddha was foremost in consoling the monks and admonishing their future course of action, reminding them of the Buddha's decree to follow the dharma.
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Anuruddha was consulted by the Mallas of Kusinara regarding the Buddha's last obsequies.
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Anuruddha died at Veluvagama in the Vajji country, in the shade of a bamboo thicket.
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Anuruddha was one hundred and fifty years old at the time of his death.
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Anuruddha is frequently depicted in the Jataka, which describes the previous reincarnations of Buddhist figures.
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Anuruddha performed acts of merit, including holding a great feast of light in front of the Buddha's tomb.
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Anuruddha was reborn in an impoverished family in Varanasi and was named Annabhara.