<p>Good question.  I don't have any pali references at the moment, but there is this concept of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_dynasty" rel="nofollow noreferrer">solar dynasty</a>.</p>
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<p>... Buddhist texts include Shuddodhana, Gautama Buddha, and Rahula in
their accounts of the Ikshvaku dynasty</p>
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<p>In some suttas like SN 22.95 and Snp 4.14, the Buddha is called the Kinsman of the Sun (<em>ādiccabandhu</em>).</p>
<p>Why is he called the Kinsman of the Sun?</p>
<p>What is the origin of the term?</p>

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Why is the Buddha called "Kinsman of the Sun"?
# Why is the Buddha called "Kinsman of the Sun"?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-11-13)

In some suttas like SN 22.95 and Snp 4.14, the Buddha is called the Kinsman of the Sun (*ādiccabandhu*).

Why is he called the Kinsman of the Sun?

What is the origin of the term?

**Tags:** pali-canon, the-buddha, gautama-buddha


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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-11-13. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

Good question. I don't have any pali references at the moment, but there is this concept of [solar dynasty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_dynasty).

> ... Buddhist texts include Shuddodhana, Gautama Buddha, and Rahula in
> their accounts of the Ikshvaku dynasty


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