Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Telakāni Thera
Telakāni Thera:An arahant.He was a brahmin of Sāvatthi,older than the Buddha.Having become a wandering recluse he went about questioning recluses and brahmins,but not finding satisfaction.
One day he beard the Buddha preach,entered the Order and became an arahant (Thag.747-68; ThagA.ii.24ff).