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Meghiya and the mango grove
Meghiya sees a pleasant mango grove and asks to practise there, although the Buddha asks him to wait.
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The appealing grove
Meghiya sees a pleasant mango grove and asks to practise there, although the Buddha asks him to wait.
Heartfelt Sayings 4.1 With Meghiya So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Cālikā, on the Cālikā mountain. Now, at that time Venerable Meghiya was the Buddha’s attendant. Then Venerable Meghiya went up to the Buddha, bowed, stood to one side, and said to …
A difficult meditation
In the grove, thoughts trouble Meghiya. He returns and receives teaching about supports for liberation.
Heartfelt Sayings 4.1 With Meghiya So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Cālikā, on the Cālikā mountain. Now, at that time Venerable Meghiya was the Buddha’s attendant. Then Venerable Meghiya went up to the Buddha, bowed, stood to one side, and said to …
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The appealing grove. Editorial summary of the cited text; narrative setting is not independent historical confirmation. Source ↗
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Original scene outline
The appealing grove
Meghiya sees a pleasant mango grove and asks to practise there, although the Buddha asks him to wait.
A difficult meditation
In the grove, thoughts trouble Meghiya. He returns and receives teaching about supports for liberation.