Gavampati (Buddha's disciple)
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Gavampati Thera | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | |
| Known for | One of the first ten disciples of Gautama Buddha |
| Occupation | Monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Gautama Buddha |
Gavāṃpati was one of the earliest disciples of the Gautama Buddha and is considered one of the 80 great disciples in early Buddhism. He was among the first ten monks to be ordained and to attain the state of Arhat.
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