Question

Who is Ananda in relation to Buddha?

Answer 1

all the principal disciples, Ananda may have had the closest relationship to thehistorical Buddha. Particularly in the Buddha's later years, Ananda was his attendant and closest companion. Ananda also is remembered as the disciple who recited the Buddha's sermons from memory at the First Buddhist Council, after the Buddha had died.

Answer 2

Ananda, (flourished 6th century bc, India), first cousin of the Buddha and one of his principal disciples, known as his “beloved disciple” and devoted companion. Ananda entered the order of monks in the second year of the Buddha's ministry and in the 25th year was appointed his personal attendant.