One of the two chief disciples of the Buddha (foremost in wisdom, alongside Moggallana who was foremost in psychic powers), credited with contributing to the Abhidharma systematization of Buddhist doctrine.
Systematized the Buddha's teachings into the analytical categories of Abhidharma; known for his philosophical acumen in analyzing the nature of mind and reality; his dialogues with the Buddha are important sources for early Buddhist metaphysics.
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