Sundari
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For the musical instrument, see Sundari (instrument). For the Sri Lankan newspaper, see Sundari (newspaper). For the TV series, see Sundari (TV series). For the feminine beauty motif, see Surasundari.
According to Theravada Buddhist tradition Sundari or Sundari Nanda was the half-sister of Buddha and sister of Nanda. She was the child of King Suddhodana and Buddha's aunt Maha Pajapati Gotami. She became an Arahant.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Damien Keown (2013). Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Routledge. p. 117. ISBN 9781136985881.
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