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Ananda

Ananda

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A main follower and helper of the Buddha who remembers many teachings
  • proper noun
: Ananda
  • The story of Ananda reflects his dedication and commitment as the Buddha's closest companion.
  • Ananda Coomaraswamy

So in the Poly Canon, which is one of the oldest living text that we have of Buddhism, Ananda was the Buddha's loyal attendant.

Examples

  • So in the Poly Canon, which is one of the oldest living text that we have of Buddhism, Ananda was the Buddha's loyal attendant.

    Rich Roll

  • In early Buddhist texts, Ananda is often referred to as the Buddha's devoted disciple.

  • What we need is to find this Ananda.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Which was unexpected from such a scattered and unreliable presence as Ananda.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In the beautiful last paragraph, Ananda finally sees the world anew through eyes alive to the beauty of the world and sees his place in it.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Instead, Ananda presents a more generalized face full of peacefulness and serenity.

    Academic text (2008)

  • On hearing from the patient that he was in much pain and that his pains were getting worse, Ananda advised him to engage in the meditation of mindfulness.

    Academic text (1990)

  • According to tradition, Ananda played a vital role in preserving many of the Buddha's teachings.

Surface Forms

Ananda main

Etymology

Ananda comes from Sanskrit and the root ananda means 'bliss' or 'joy'. It was the name of the Buddha's close attendant who remembered and preserved many early teachings, so the name links that person with spiritual 'joy' and deep care.