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'''Citta''' was one of the chief lay disciples of the [[Buddha]]. He was a wealthy merchant from [[Savatthi]]. His life and character were so pure that near his death, had he wished to be a chakravartin (wheel turning monarch), it would've been granted. However, he turned down this wish as it was temporal. He became a non-returner (anagami). | '''Citta''' was one of the chief lay disciples of the [[Buddha]]. He was a wealthy merchant from [[Savatthi]]. His life and character were so pure that near his death, had he wished to be a chakravartin (wheel turning monarch), it would've been granted. However, he turned down this wish as it was temporal. He became a non-returner (anagami). | ||
See also: [[Ten hindrances]] | See also: [[Ten hindrances]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:48, 7 November 2008
For citta, the Pali term, see: Citta (Pali term)
Citta was one of the chief lay disciples of the Buddha. He was a wealthy merchant from Savatthi. His life and character were so pure that near his death, had he wished to be a chakravartin (wheel turning monarch), it would've been granted. However, he turned down this wish as it was temporal. He became a non-returner (anagami).
See also: Ten hindrances