01 Tapussa and Bhallika

high-definition creative commons posters depicting Tapussa and Bhallika based on the Great Chronicles of the Buddhas together with further information.

Brothers Tapussa and Bhallika aspired across many lifetimes to become the Buddha’s first lay disciples. Guided by a Deva who was once their mother, they encountered Buddha Gotama shortly after his Awakening. They offered him choice preserved food, which he accepted using granite bowls provided by the Four Great Kings. Consequently, they became the first disciples to take refuge, successfully fulfilling their ancient and meritorious vow to serve him faithfully.

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