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 …

Ānanda, (Sanskrit: “joy,” or “bliss”), in Indian philosophy of the Upaniṣads and the school of Vedānta, an important attribute of the supreme being Brahman. Bliss is characteristically used …

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 …

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Dec 30, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ānanda (Sanskrit: आनन्द) literally means bliss or happiness. In the Hindu Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, ānanda signifies eternal bliss which accompanies the ending of the rebirth …