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    Rāhula

    Son of the Śākyamuni Buddha

    Rahul or Rāhula was the only son of Siddhārtha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha, and his wife, princess Yaśodharā. He is mentioned in numerous Buddhist texts, from the early period onward. Accounts about Rāhula indicate a mutual impact between Prince Siddhārtha's life and the lives of his family members. According to the Pāli tradition, Rāhula was born on the day of Prince Siddhārtha's renunciation, and was therefore named Rāhula, meaning a fetter on the path to enlightenment. According to the Mūlasarvāstivāda tradition, and numerous other later sources, however, Rāhula was only conceived on the day of Prince Siddhartha's renunciation, and was born six years later, when Prince Siddhārtha became enlightened as the Buddha. This long gestation period was explained by bad karma from previous lives of both Yaśodharā and of Rāhula himself, although more naturalistic reasons are also given. Wikipedia

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  4. buddhaweekly.com

    Rāhula was the only son of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha and Yaśodharā, born after his father's renunciation of the world. Learn about his legend, his previous life as a king, and the teachings he received from his father.
  5. buddhistdoor.net

    Learn how the Buddha ordained Rāhula, his only son, at the age of seven and taught him the importance of truthfulness, reflection, and morality. Read the story of Rāhula's ordination and the Ambalatthika-rāhulovāda Sutta, one of the earliest discourses preached to him.
  6. wisdomlib.org

    6 days agoRahula is a significant figure in Buddhism, identified as the son of Gautama Buddha and Yashodhara. His birth symbolizes a pivotal moment for the Bodhisattva, marking a bond between worldly life and spiritual aspirations. Within Mahayana and Theravada traditions, Rahula is portrayed as a child who experiences spiritual growth and embodies ...
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