Chapter One

“The foremost of my monk disciples in long standing is Koṇḍañña Who Understood.

… with great wisdom is Sāriputta.

… with psychic power is Mahāmoggallāna.

… who advocate austerities is Mahākassapa.

… with clairvoyance is Anuruddha.

… from eminent families is Bhaddiya son of Kāḷīgodhā.

… with a charming voice is Bhaddiya the Dwarf.

… with a lion’s roar is Bhāradvāja the Alms-Gatherer.

… who speak on the teaching is Puṇṇa son of Mantāṇī.

… who explain in detail the meaning of a brief statement is Mahākaccāna.”