Sudatta

Japanese: Sudatta
Sudatta

...A monastery in Shravasti, India, abbreviated to Gijugitsu Kodokuon Vihara. It was built in the gardens of Prince Jeta by Sudatta (Anāthapiṇḍada) for the Buddha and his religious community. In order to obtain the best land for ascetic practice, Sudatta is said to have spread money all over the garden to demonstrate his wealth.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Sudatta" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…インドのシュラーバスティー(舎衛城,舎衛国)にあった僧院で,祇樹給孤独園(ぎじゆぎつこどくおん)精舎の略称。ジェータ(祇陀,逝多)太子の園林にスダッタSudatta(須達)長者(給孤独長者Anāthapiṇḍada)が釈尊とその教団のために建てたもの。スダッタ長者は修道に適した最勝のその地を得るために,財力を示そうとして園内に金銭を敷きつめたという。…

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