15. Affectionate disciple of Buddha A. Ananda B. Malik C. Trapusa D. None of the above
Trapusa and Bahalika are attributed to be the first two lay disciples of the Buddha. The first account of Trapusa and Bahalika appears in the Vinaya section of the Tripiṭaka where they offer the Buddha his first meal after enlightenment, take refuge in the Dharma, and become the Buddha's first disciples.
