The son of a minister of Pātaliputta and friend of Siggava. The friends entered the Order under Sonaka and became very accomplished. Later, Canndavajji taught Moggaliputta-Tissa the Sutta- and the Abhidhamma-Pitakas. Mhv.v.99, 121, 129, 150; Dpv.iv.46; v.58, 70, 86; Sp.i.36, 40, 235.