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1. Dhana. A banker of Rājagaha, grandfather of Mahā- and Cūlapanthaka. ThagA.i.491, 515.

2. Dhana. A banker of Benares, a previous birth of Anuruddha. His original name was Annabhāra, but one day he entertained the Pacceka Buddha, Uparittha, and, as a result, won the favour of the king, who conferred on him the rank of setthi. ThagA.ii.66.

3. Dhana.See Mahādhana.

Dhana Vagga. The first chapter of the Sattaka Nipāta of the Anguttara Nikāya. A.iv.1ff.

1. Dhana Sutta.On the five treasures-faith, virtue, learning, charity, and insight. A.iii.53.

2. Dhana Sutta.On the seven treasures - the five given above, and fear and shame. A.iv.4f.

3. Dhana Sutta. The same as No.2, but the "treasures" are explained in detail. A.iv.5f.


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