The Disciples That Attain Prophecy of Enlightenment
In The Lotus Sutra

 

Ch.

Disciple

Virtue

Buddha

Realm

Kalpa

3

Sariputra***

Knowledge

Blossom of Light

Undefiled

Adorned With Great Treasure

6

Maha Kasyapa***

Disciple

Clear Light/

Light of Virtue/

Great Adornment

6

Subhuti***

Emptiness

Name & Form

Producing Treasure

 

6

Maha Katyayana***

Principle

Jambu Nada Golden Light

 

 

6

Maha Maudgalyayana***

Spiritual Power

Tamalapatra Sandal Fragrance

Mind of Contentment

Joyful

8

Purna***

Teaching

Radiance of the Dharma

Purity of Goodness

Treasure of Radiance

8

Ajnata Kaundinya,Uruvilva Kasyapa, Gaya Kasyapa, Nadi Kasyapa, Kalodayin, Udayin, Renata, Kapphina, Vakkula, Cunda, Svagata, & others of the 500 Disciples

 

Universal Brilliance

 

 

8

Aniruddha***

Divine Eyes

Universal Brilliance

 

 

8

Upali***

Obeying Rules

Universal Brilliance

 

 

9

Ananda***

Hearing & Remembering

Royal Mastery with Wisdom Like the Oceans & Mountains

Always Victorious, Never Lowering the Victory Banner

Wonderful Sound Filling Everywhere

9

Rahula***

Grasping the Intent

Teacher of Seven Jewelled Lotus

 

 

9

2000 Students & Adepts

 

Signs of Treasure

 

 

12

Devadatta

 

Divine Kng

Divine Way

 

12

Sagara Dragon Princess

 

 

Immaculate

 

13

Maha Prajapati (Buddha's Aunt)

 

One Whom All Living Beings Rejoice upon Seeing

 

 

13

Yasodhara (Buddha's First Wife)

 

Possessing a Million Signs of Light

 

 

*** The ten closest disciples of Sakyamuni

 

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