Maṇipūjaka Thera
1. Maṇipūjaka Thera. An Arahant. Ninety four world-cycles ago he was an ascetic, and, having seen the Buddha (? Padumuttara), gave him a jewelled seat. Twelve world-cycles ago he was king eight times under the name of Sataramsī. Ap.i.190.
2. MaṇipÅ«jaka Thera. An Arahant. He was once a NÄga king in a lake in HimavÄ, and, having seen Padumuttara Buddha travelling through the air, he offered him the jewel which he wore round his throat, that being the only thing he had (Ap.ii.413f). He is probably identical with MÄtaá¹…gaputta Thera. ThagA.i.349.
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