Dhana (Vagga/Sutta)

1. Dhana.-A banker of Rājagaha, grandfather of Mahā- and Cūlapanthaka. ThagA.i.491, 515.

2. Dhana.-A banker of Benares, a previous birth of Anuruddha. His original name was Annabhāra, but one day he entertained the Pacceka Buddha, Uparittha, and, as a result, won the favour of the king, who conferred on him the rank of setthi. ThagA.ii.66.

3. Dhana.-See Mahādhana.

Dhana Vagga.-The first chapter of the Sattaka Nipāta of the Anguttara Nikāya. A.iv.1ff.

1. Dhana Sutta.-On the five treasures-faith, virtue, learning, charity, and insight. A.iii.53.

2. Dhana Sutta.-On the seven treasures - the five given above, and fear and shame. A.iv.4f.

3. Dhana Sutta.-The same as No.2, but the "treasures" are explained in detail. A.iv.5f.

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