Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera
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1. Ekañjaliya Thera.– An Arahant. Ninety-two world-cycles ago he provided a place of residence for Tissa Buddha in an udumbara-grove and spread for him a carpet of flowers and paid homage to him with clasped hands. Once he was a king, called Ekañjalika. Ap.i.236.
2. Ekañjalika Thera.– An Arahant. Ninety-four world-cycles ago he saw the Pacceka BuddhaRomasa, on the banks of a river and, being pleased with his radiant appearance, paid homage to him with clasped hands. Ap.i.281.