Punna Setthi is a
wealthy figure
in Buddhist teachings,
known as ‘the one who plows fields
into gold’.
Originally a humble farmer, his profound faith and
generosity transformed his life. According to the story,
Punna and his wife engaged in selfless almsgiving
despite their limited means. When his wife offered their
food to
Sariputta
(fig.),
this act of faith generated such powerful merit that the
fields Punna had plowed miraculously turned into gold.
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