Ten major disciples
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ten major disciples
[十大弟子] (Jpn judai-deshi )
Shakyamuni Buddha's ten principal disciples:
Shariputra,
Mahakashyapa,
Ananda,
Subhuti,
Purna,
Maudgalyayana,
Katyayana,
Aniruddha,
Upali,
and Rahula.
Each was known as being foremost among all the Buddha's disciples in a specific quality or area. Shariputra was known as foremost in wisdom; Mahakashyapa, in ascetic practices; Ananda, in hearing the Buddha's teachings; Subhuti, in understanding the doctrine of nonsubstantiality; Purna, in preaching the Law; Maudgalyayana, in transcendental powers; Katyayana, in debate; Aniruddha, in divine insight; Upali, in observing the precepts; and Rahula, in inconspicuous practice.