Visakha

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Visakha, also referred to as Migara's mother (Migāramāta), was one of the chief female lay disciples of the Buddha. She became a stream-enterer and died at the age of 120.

Visakha erected a monastery for the Buddha known as "Migāramātupāsāda" (Pali for "Migara's mother's palace"), near Savatthi.

[edit] External links

• "Visakha: The Chief Female Lay Benefactor" from the "Paw Center."
• "Life of the Buddha: Visakha, Great Female Supporter" by Rev. Siridhamma (1983; 2004) from "BuddhaNet."
• "Visākhā"(5) from "Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names."
• "Migāramātupāsāda" from "Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names."

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