suppavāsā

SuppavāsāKoliyadhītā

A lay woman who lived in the Koliyan village of Sajjanela, where the Buddha visited her and preached to her on the efficacy of giving food. AN.ii.62f. She was described by the Buddha as foremost among those who gave excellent alms. AN.i.26 She is included in a list of eminent upāsikās. AN.iv.348