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Bāhiya’s request
Bāhiya learns that his confidence in his own attainment is misplaced and goes to find the Buddha.
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A journey to seek instruction
Bāhiya learns that his confidence in his own attainment is misplaced and goes to find the Buddha.
So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time Bāhiya of the Bark Cloth was residing by Suppāraka on the ocean shore, where he was honored, respected, revered, venerated, and esteemed. And he received robes, …
An urgent request
Bāhiya approaches the Buddha during the alms round and receives a concise instruction about experience.
Heartfelt Sayings 1.10 With Bāhiya So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time Bāhiya of the Bark Cloth was residing by Suppāraka on the ocean shore, where he was honored, respected, revered, venerated, and …
Death and the final utterance
The discourse goes on to Bāhiya’s death and the Buddha’s instructions concerning his remains.
Heartfelt Sayings 1.10 With Bāhiya So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Now at that time Bāhiya of the Bark Cloth was residing by Suppāraka on the ocean shore, where he was honored, respected, revered, venerated, and …
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Sāvatthī / ŚrāvastīSources & reading notes
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A journey to seek instruction. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
An urgent request. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
Death and the final utterance. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
Original scene outline
A journey to seek instruction
Bāhiya learns that his confidence in his own attainment is misplaced and goes to find the Buddha.
An urgent request
Bāhiya approaches the Buddha during the alms round and receives a concise instruction about experience.
Death and the final utterance
The discourse goes on to Bāhiya’s death and the Buddha’s instructions concerning his remains.