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Pañcahatthiya
1. Pañcahatthiya Thera.– An Arahant. He once saw Sumedha Buddha, to whom he offered five handfuls of lilies, which formed a canopy over the Buddha’s head. Later, he was king five times under the name of Hatthiya. Ap.i.97f.
2. Pañcahatthiya Thera.– An Arahant. Ninety-two world-cycles ago he saw Tissa Buddha passing along the street with his followers and scattered five handfuls of lilies on his path. Thirteen world-cycles ago he was king five times under the name of Sabhāsammata. Ap.i.193.