Lady Visakha: A Pioneering Upasika in Buddhism
Who was Lady Visakha?
Visakha, a supreme Upasika [a Buddhist laywoman], was a very important person in Buddhism. She was responsible for the construction of Wat Buppharam, one of many ashrams, a cent
…ealth in Magadha, she moved to Kosol with her father, Tanachai, who became minister of finance. Her legacy continues as a symbol of generosity and devotion in the Buddhist community, impacting the spread of…