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“Gotama” was probably the clan of the Sakyan family priest

By Bhante Sujato

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… it was common for khattiyans to be referred to by brahmanical priestly names

About: The Buddha Buddha's India

Featured in the course, " The Buddha."

Published in 2023.

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