Uppalavanna

Female, Person

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Who is Uppalavanna?

Uppalavannā was considered to be amongst the two chief female disciples of the Buddha, the other being Khema.

She was the daughter of a wealthy merchant and was known for her great beauty. Her name means "one with the hue of the blue lotus".

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  • Buddhism

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on July 23, 2013

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