Depicted as a ruthless brigand who completely transforms after a conversion to Buddhism, he is seen as the example par excellence of the redemptive power of the Buddha's teaching and the Buddha's skill as a teacher. 'finger necklace') is an important figure in Buddhism, particularly within the Theravāda tradition. 'finger necklace' ('he who wears fingers as a necklace')Īṅgulimāla ( Pāli language lit.
