Subhūti

Subhūti, a prominent philosopher and one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha, emerged from a wealthy family closely related to Anāthapiṇḍika, the Buddha's chief patron. His journey into monastic life began after he was inspired by the Buddha's teachings during the dedication ceremony of Jetavana Monastery.

Upon ordaining as a monk, Subhūti retreated into the forest, where he dedicated himself to meditation on friendliness, or mettā. This profound practice led him to attain the state of arahant, marking him as a significant figure in the Buddhist tradition.

In Theravada Buddhism, Subhūti is revered as the disciple who is foremost in being