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| − | + | One of the [[five ascetics]] who were [[Shakyamuni's]] first converts. While begging for [[alms]] in [[Rajagriha]] in [[India]] after his [[conversion]], he happened to encounter [[Shariputra]], who, impressed with [[Ashvajit's]] bearing and integrity, decided to embrace [[Shakyamuni's]] teachings. | |
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| + | '''[[Ashvajit]]''' (Pal. ''[[Assaji]]''; Skt. ''[[Aśvajit]]'') was one of the [[five first excellent disciples]] of [[Buddha Shakyamuni]]. | ||
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Ashvajit
阿説示 (Skt; Pali Assaji; Jpn Asetsuji)
One of the five ascetics who were Shakyamuni's first converts. While begging for alms in Rajagriha in India after his conversion, he happened to encounter Shariputra, who, impressed with Ashvajit's bearing and integrity, decided to embrace Shakyamuni's teachings.
See also; five ascetics.
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Ashvajit (Pal. Assaji; Skt. Aśvajit) was one of the five first excellent disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni.
