Biography (ජීවිත කථාව)
Birth and family
Kakusandha was born in Khema city. His father was King Aggidatta, and his mother was Queen Visākhā. He belonged to the Kshatriya class.
Era and lifespan
Kakusandha lived in this Mahā‑kalpa after Vessabhū. In his time, the average human lifespan had shortened to 40,000 years. His own lifespan was recorded as 40,000 years.
Renunciation and enlightenment
After seeing the four sights, Kakusandha renounced worldly life. He attained enlightenment under the sīsa tree, rediscovering the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Teachings and disciples
His first sermon was delivered at Migadāya to his first five disciples. His chief disciples were Vidhura and Sañjīva. His attendant monk was Buddhija. His Sangha grew vast, with countless arahants attaining liberation.
Symbolic meaning (සංකේතමය අර්ථය)
Kakusandha symbolizes Dharma’s resilience in an age of decline. Lifespans shortened, but wisdom still arose. His era reminds us that Dharma shines even when worldly conditions deteriorate.
Sources and Further Reading (මූලාශ්ර සහ වැඩිදුර කියවීම)
- Mahāpadāna Sutta (DN 14) — SuttaFriends
- Mahāpadāna Sutta (DN 14) — SuttaCentral
- Kakusandha Buddha — Wikipedia
- Kakusandha Buddha — Dhamma Wiki