Character guide

Kamanita

major

Also known as young Kamanita, My Kamanita

A wealthy merchant's son who embarks on a spiritual journey after personal tragedy.

The Master

major

Also known as the master, a master

A spiritual guide who teaches Kamanita on his path to enlightenment.

Angulimala

supporting

Also known as the frightful Angulimala, the robber Angulimala, the good Angulimala

A reformed robber and disciple of the Buddha who becomes a key figure.

Satagira

supporting

A celestial being or deity who interacts with the protagonist in higher realms.

Vasitthi

supporting

Also known as happy Vasitthi, Sister Vasitthi, sister Vasitthi

A devoted female disciple of the Buddha with a significant backstory.

The Lord Buddha

major

Also known as the Buddha, Buddha, The Buddha

The enlightened teacher who appears to guide characters toward liberation.

Brahma

supporting

Also known as the Brahma, Great Brahma, the great Brahma

A high deity in the Buddhist cosmology who appears in celestial scenes.

Ananda

supporting

Also known as Brother Ananda, that simpleminded Ananda

The Buddha's close attendant and disciple, often present in dialogues.

Medini

minor

A female character associated with Kamanita's past or spiritual journey.

Vajaçravas

minor

Also known as Friend Vajaçravas

A holy man or sage whose grave becomes a site of significance.

Krishna

minor

Also known as Krishna The

A divine figure from Hindu tradition who appears in comparative religious discussions.

Somadatta

minor

A character from Kamanita's earlier life, possibly a friend or rival.

Brahman

minor

Also known as the Brahman

A generic term for a priestly figure, sometimes personified in dialogue.

Sariputta

minor

Also known as the wise Sariputta, Brother Sariputta

One of the Buddha's chief disciples, known for his wisdom.

Bimbisara

minor

A king of Magadha who interacts with the Buddha in the narrative.

Arjuna

minor

A hero from the Mahabharata, referenced in a story within the book.

Kali

minor

A goddess or demonic figure mentioned in mythological contexts.

Ujjeni

minor

A city or personified location in the narrative.

King Udena

minor

Also known as Udena

A king mentioned in the context of Vasitthi's story.

Mara

minor

Also known as Evil One, the Evil One

The tempter and evil deity who challenges the Buddha and his followers.

Vajira

minor

A female disciple or figure associated with the Buddha's community.

Kolita

minor

A disciple or companion of the Buddha, possibly another name for Moggallana.

Panada

minor

Also known as The good Panada

A minor character in a parable or story within the book.

The Mallas

minor

Also known as Mallas

A clan or group present at the Buddha's passing.

Lakshmi

minor

The goddess of fortune, mentioned in a mythological reference.

Nala

minor

A legendary king from Indian mythology, referenced in a story.

Damayanti

minor

A legendary queen from Indian mythology, referenced in a story.

The Kauravas

minor

The antagonistic clan from the Mahabharata, mentioned in passing.