Ānanda (Pali and Sanskrit: आनंद; 5th–4th century BCE) was the primary attendant of the Buddha and one of his ten principal disciples. Among the Buddha's many disciples, Ānanda …

Ananda (flourished 6th century bc, India) was the first cousin of the Buddha and one of his principal disciples, known as his “beloved disciple” and devoted companion.

Ānanda (T. Kun dga' bo ཀུན་དགའ་བོ་; C. Anan [tuo] 阿難 [陀]) was Gautama Buddha 's cousin and personal attendant, and one of his ten principal disciples. Amongst the Buddha's many …

Aug 6, 2025 · Ananda is one of the most beloved and important figures in the history of Buddhism. Known primarily as the Buddha’s cousin and devoted attendant, Ananda’s contributions to the …

Aug 12, 2022 · Ananda is composed of the prefix ‘aa’ indicating a superlative level, and nanda meaning joy, happiness, contentment or delight. Ananda refers to the deeper and timeless …

Ananda (Chinese: 阿難, A Nan or 阿難陀, A Nan Tuo) was one of the ten great disciples and a devout attendant of the Buddha. He was renowned as the Guardian of the Dharma. The word …

Feb 5, 2019 · Ananda (Ch:阿難) was one of many principal disciples of the Buddha, a devout attendant and was renowned as the Guardian of the Dharma. Ananda was the first cousin of …

Dec 16, 2025 · Ananda, in Buddhism, is a multifaceted figure, primarily known as a close disciple of the Buddha. He is often depicted as a questioner, recipient of teachings, and a key figure in …

Jun 12, 2025 · Former BET personality and MTV video jockey Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52.

?nanda was a close relative of the Buddha. The Buddha ordained ?nanda, and as the Buddha grew old, he chose ?nanda to serve as his attendant. Thus, ?nanda became the Buddha's …