Bhaddiya Sutta

1. Bhaddiya Sutta. Records the visit of the Licchavi Bhaddiya to the Buddha and also their conversation. A.ii.190ff.

2. Bhaddiya Sutta. Preached in reference to Lakuntaka Bhaddiya (q.v.).

Though hunchbacked and unsightly, yet, says the Buddha, he was highly gifted, of a lofty nature, having achieved his goal. Even a puny boy, if wise, is truly great, feared by men as the lion is by animals. S.ii.279.

3. Bhaddiya Sutta

The Buddha tells Bhaddiya Thera (2) that the Noble disciple who is a sotāpanna is pleased with four things:

• unwavering loyalty to the Buddha,
• to the Dhamma,
• to the Sangha,
• and virtues; that are dear to the Noble Ones.

S.v.403.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from