Disciple Count, was Re: [Buddha-l] Re: Buddha-l Mahayana taught by the Buddha?

[Gregory Bungo]

Hi,

Richard P. Hayes wrote:
> He managed to gather 1250 disciples over the course of 45 years of 
> teaching.

Is this only a count of the monks and nuns, or does this include the
lay followers also?

Sincerely,

Greg Bungo