Medhaṅkara
Medhaṅkara (Skt. Medhaṃkara) or Medhaṅkara Buddha, is the second in the list of twenty-nine buddhas presented in the Buddhavamsa.[1] The Buddhavamsa states:[2]
Innumerable aeons ago, Taṇhaṅkara Buddha, Medhaṅkara Buddha, Saraṇaṅkara Buddha and Dīpaṃkara Buddha were born in the Sāramaṇḍa kalpa.[3]
Biography
He was born in Yaghara to King Sudeva and Queen Yasodharā. When he became an adult, he succeeded his father and reigned over the country for 8,000 years. When he saw the Four sights, he decided to leave the castle. As soon as his son was born, he left to practise in the forest. He had practiced asceticism for half a month(15 days). He gained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.[4]
The incarnation of Gotama Buddha had a chance to see him. He became a disciple of the Buddha and asked for his wish. However, he did not grant his wish. After death, the incarnation become a Deva in the Desire realm.
Medhaṅkara Buddha live for 90,000 years. He had liberated many beings. He attained parinibbāna along with his disciples.[5][6]
Notes
- ↑ Horner, IB, ed. (1975). The minor anthologies of the Pali canon. Volume III: Buddhavaṁsa (Chronicle of Buddhas) and Cariyāpiṭaka (Basket of Conduct)
- ↑ He is only mentioned briefly in this text.
- ↑ "The brief history of Buddhas", Buddhavamsa
- ↑ San Myint, pp. 5
- ↑ San Myint, pp. 6
- ↑
Medhaṅkara, Wikipedia
Sources
- San Myint, Daw. Medhaṅkara Buddha (in Burmese). Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
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