Madhupindīka Thera

An arahant. In the time of Siddhartha Buddha he was a hunter, and, meeting the Buddha in the forest, he offered him a honey cake, when he rose from samādhi.

Thirty four kappas ago he was king four times under the name of Sudassana, and at his birth showers of honey fell. Ap.i.136f.

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