Biography (ජීවිත කථාව)
Birth and family
Phussa was born in a noble royal city. His father was King Jayasena, and his mother was Queen Sirīmā. He belonged to the Kshatriya class.
Era and lifespan
Phussa lived in a distant past kalpa. In his time, the average human lifespan was 90,000 years. His own lifespan was recorded as 90,000 years.
Renunciation and enlightenment
After seeing the four sights, Phussa renounced worldly life. He attained enlightenment under the amala tree, rediscovering the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Teachings and disciples
His first sermon was delivered at a great park to his first disciples. His chief disciples were Dhamma and Suddhika. His attendant monk was Sumitta. His Sangha grew vast, with countless arahants attaining liberation.
Symbolic meaning (සංකේතමය අර්ථය)
Phussa symbolizes radiant wisdom and compassionate guidance. His name evokes light and clarity, reminding us that Dharma shines as a beacon across countless ages.
Sources and Further Reading (මූලාශ්ර සහ වැඩිදුර කියවීම)
- Buddhavaṃsa — SuttaCentral (English)
- Buddhavaṃsa — SuttaCentral (Pāli)
- Phussa Buddha — Wikipedia
- Phussa Buddha — Dhamma Wiki