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	Udâna - VII. Cula
		Now at that time a number of men were living at Savatthi and all of them were in bondage to the passions, inflamed, glutted, seized and infatuated to excess with lust, falling into sin and impregnated with lust.
		At that time a number of men were living at Savatthi, and all of them were in bondage to the passions, inflamed, glutted, seized and infatuated to excess with lust, falling into sin, blinded and impregnated with lust.
		On a certain occassion the Blessed One dwelt at Savatthi, in the Jetavana, the garden of Anâthapindika.
	www.sacred-texts.com /bud/udn/udn7.htm (1486 words)

	Coomaraswamy - The Life of Buddha - Page 20
		Now Savatthi was the place were all the former Buddhas have exhibited their greatest miracle, and remembering this the Buddha proceeeded thither with the intention of confounding his opponents.
		The Lord returned from Kapilavatthu to the Jetavana monastery at Savatthi and thence proceeded to Alavi, a place that was haunted by a man-eating ogre who was accustomed to devour the children of the place day after day.
		The young wife refused to do honour to the naked Jaina ascetics, and she awakened an eager desire in the heart of her mother-in-law to hear the preaching of the Master; and when he arrived the whole family together with many others were converted.
	www.galileolibrary.com /ebooks/as08/buddha_page_20.htm (1300 words)

	Kisa Gotami - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kisa Gotami was the wife of a wealthy man of Savatthi.
		Then, early in the morning, Kisa Gotami the nun put on her robes and, taking her bowl and outer robe, went into Savatthi for alms.
		When she had gone for alms in Savatthi and had returned from her alms round, after her meal she went to the Grove of the Blind to spend the day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kisa_Gotami (344 words)

	Buddhist Women
		The presents sent by the citizens of Savatthi for her, were distributed by her among the citizens with great courtesy.
		She was born of a domestic slave at Savatthi in the household of Anathapindika, the banker.
		With tears of grief she came to Savatthi and learnt that her parents and brother had perished under the debris of the fallen house.
	www.urbandharma.org /udharma3/women.html (8695 words)

	Majjhima Nikaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		This discourse was given by the Buddha at Savatthi on the snares that waylay bhikkhus on their path, making use of the simile of the hunter, the hunter's followers, the green pasture and four different herds of deer.
		This discourse was given at Savatthi to explain the various kinds of vedana, which might be two in number: sukha and dukkha vedanas or three in number by including the upekkha vedana or five, six, eighteen or thirty six, or one hundred and eight, depending on the method of enumeration.
		This discourse, given at Savatthi, is an exhortation to bhikkhu Bhaddali who refused to obey the disciplinary rule of not eating after midday and in the evening; the Buddha explained why bhikkhus in the Teaching should respect the disciplinary rules laid down by him.
	www.floridabuddhistvihara.org /majjhima_nikaya.htm (9848 words)

	Book Six Summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		As was the usual method of travel in those days, he walked these long distances, resting at the small villages along the way or in the forest, teaching the Dharma to whomever came to listen.
		Savatthi is also the location of Rajakarama, a convent for nuns, built by the Kosala king Pasenadi (Skt: Prasenajit) within the city as a protection for the female disciples of the Buddha.
		Also located at Savatthi is the Pubbarama, the Eastern Garden, established for the Sangha by Visakha outside the city near the east city gate.
	www.ajita.com /1/BuddhaDharma/Summary/06.html (1271 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi, in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's monastery.
		On that occasion the Lord was instructing, rousing, inspiring, and gladdening the bhikkhus with a Dhamma talk connected with Nibbana, and those bhikkhus, being receptive and attentive and concentrating the whole mind, were intent on listening to Dhamma.
		I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying in Savatthi at the Eastern Monastery, the palace of Migara's mother.
	www.quangduc.com /English/canon/sutta/khuddaka/uda08.html (1433 words)

	Bhikkhu Bodhi - Intro to Buddhism - Free Download
		This discourse was given at Savatthi to refute the naked ascetics when they tried to make out that they followed the same path and taught the same dhammas the Buddha.
		This discourse was givenbythe Buddha at Savatthi in connection with the Brahmin Pingalakoccha who asked the Buddha whether all the six teachers claiming to be Buddhas were really enlightened.
		This discourse was given to bhikkhu Malukya at Savatthi to explain the five fetters, namely, personality belief, doubt, attachment to wrong practice, sensual desires and ill will, which lead beings to lower destinations.
	www.urbandharma.org /udharma10/bbodhi10.html (10122 words)

	Sravasti
		Savatthi or Sravasti is located in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, 160 km east of the capital Lucknow.
		It was planted at the request of Anathapindika so that the laity would have an object to worship during the Buddha’s absence from Savatthi to propagate the Dhamma after each vassa.
		Ananda reported the matter to the Buddha, the latter replied that there were three types of objects of veneration, namely: the corporeal relic deposited in a stupa after the Buddha’s Parinibbana, an object used by the Buddha such as his alms-bowl, etc. and a visible symbol such as a Dhammacakka wheel.
	www.buddhistpilgrimage.info /sravasti.htm (1856 words)

	Dhammapada Stories
		While residing at the Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha uttered Verse (2) of this book, with reference to Matthakundali, a young Brahmin Matthakundali was a young brahmin, whose father, Adinnapubbaka, was very stingy and never gave anything in charity.
		While residing at the Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha uttered Verse (5) of this book, with reference to a certain woman who was barren and her rival.
		In Savatthi, at the house of Anathapindika and the house of Visakha, two thousand bhikkhus were served with food daily.
	www.buddhanet.net /budsas/ebud/dhp/a.htm (10045 words)

	Coomaraswamy - The Life of Buddha - Page 17
		Now in these days there was a very wealthy merchant, by name Anathapindika, and he was residing at the house of a friend at Rajagaha, and the news reached him that a Blessed Buddha had arisen.
		And he bought the great Jetavanna Grove at Savatthi for the price of as many pieces of gold as would cover the whole ground.
		She made herself the patroness and supporter of the Order, and was also the means of converting her father-in-law, who was previously an adherent of the naked Jainas; and for this reason she got the surname of the mother of Migara.
	www.galileolibrary.com /ebooks/as08/buddha_page_17.htm (382 words)

	MN#147 - The Shorter Discourse of Advice to Rahula
		On one occasion the Blessed One was living at Savatthi in Jeta’s Grove, Anathapindika’s Park.
		Suppose I were to lead him on further to the destruction of the taints.
		Then, when it was morning, the Blessed One dressed, and taking his bowl and outer robe, went into Savatthi for alms.
	www.dhammasukha.org /Study/Sutta/MN-147-R.htm (1896 words)

	The Real Values of True Buddhist Meditation
		The attitude towards life of a Buddhist who makes a bid for release during this lifetime differs from that of one who is in the process of accumulating virtues in order to consummate his vow to become a Buddha.
		For example, Rajagaha and Savatthi were the chief seats of the Buddha during his lifetime.
		This king was in the process of accumulating virtues in order to become a Buddha, and although he would try by all possible means to avoid doing harm to others, when occasion demanded it, he was prepared to suffer himself the consequences of saving those depending on him[4].
	www.webcom.com /imcuk/ubakhin/VALUES5.html (1005 words)

	Discourses of the Ancient Nuns
		Then, in the morning, the bhikkhuni Soma dressed and, taking bowl and robe, entered Savatthi for alms.[5] When she had walked for alms in Savatthi and had returned from her alms round, after her meal she went to the Blind Men's Grove for the day's abiding.
		Then, in the morning, the bhikkhuni Kisagotami dressed and, taking bowl and robe, entered Savatthi for alms.[9] When she had walked for alms in Savatthi and had returned from her alms round, [130] after her meal she went to the Blind Men's Grove for the day's abiding.
		Then, in the morning, the bhikkhuni Vajira dressed and, taking bowl and robe, entered Savatthi for alms.[26] When she had walked for alms in Savatthi [135] and had returned from her alms round, after her meal she went to the Blind Men's Grove for the day's abiding.
	www.cambodianbuddhist.org /english/website/lib/bps/leaves/bl143.html (3890 words)

	Shravasti,Sravasti India,Shravasti Pilgrimage Tour,Sravasti Tours in India
		The Buddha visited Savatthi several times before finally making it his headquarters in the twentieth year of his enlightenment.
		The Buddha had probably decided to limit his wanderings at this time due to advancing age (he was fifty-six) and he no doubt chose Savatthi as his base because of the generous support given to him by the city's wealthiest merchants.
		In is here Savatthi, that one of the most famous Buddhist site, Prince Jeta's grove at Anatthapindika's Park is located.
	www.pilgrimage-india.com /buddhist-pilgrimage/shravasti.html (518 words)

	Savatthi -city of buddha's last years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Savatthi: The city where the Buddha spent his last twenty years
		When Anathapindika returned to Savatthi he purchased a park near the town and built a large monastery on in.
		If you have the time visit the State Museum in Lucknow which is in the grounds of the zoo.
	ebudhaindia.com /places/savatthi.htm (310 words)

	Welcome to my cyber home
		The Buddha and His disciples were famous and respected religious teachers at Savatthi.
		However, not all the people of Savatthi were followers of the Buddha.
		In Savatthi there was a female wandering ascetic by the name of Sundari.
	www.watnavaram.org /buddhism/l2_14.html (710 words)

	Discourses of the Ancient Nuns, Bhikkhuni-samyutta
		On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Savatthi in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's Park.
		9 When she had walked for alms in Savatthi and had returned from her alms round, [130] after her meal she went to the Blind Men's Grove for the day's abiding.
		26 When she had walked for alms in Savatthi [135] and had returned from her alms round, after her meal she went to the Blind Men's Grove for the day's abiding.
	www.hinduwebsite.com /buddhism/history/ancient_nuns.asp (3886 words)

	Spirit Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		South of Savatthi is a great river, on the banks of which lay a hamlet of five hundred houses.
		Having come to the riverside he sat down beneath a tree, and the villagers seeing the glory of his appearance approached him with reverence; but when he began to preach, they believed him not.
		Coming to the river where the water was deep and the current strong, he said to himself: "This stream shall not prevent me. I shall go and see the Blessed One", and he stepped upon the water which was as firm under his feet as a slab of granite.
	www.spiritonline.com /files/messages/12/249.html (322 words)

	[No title]
		On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Savatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anathapindika’s Park.
		Then drew near a certain monk to where The Blessed One was; and having drawn near and greeted The Blessed One, he sat down respectfully at one side.
		And that monk was of the number of the arhats.
	members.tripod.com /~snowlion2/five.htm (908 words)

	A Study Guide
		On one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's monastery.
		Sariputta was staying among the Magadhans in Nalaka village -- diseased, in pain, severely ill. Cunda the novice was his attendant.
		Ananda in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's monastery, near Savatthi, and on arrival, having bowed down to him, sat to one side.
	www.purifymind.com /StudyGuide14.htm (893 words)

	Udâna - I. "The Enlightenment"
		On a certain occasion, the Blessed One dwelt at Savatthi in the Jetavana, the garden of Anâtha-pindika.
		Now the old wife of the venerable Sangamaji heard that her lord, Sangamaji, had arrived at Savatthi, so taking her child with her, she went to the Jetavana.
		There is, O Bahiya, in the north country, a city called Savatthi.
	allstarz.hollywood.com /religioustext/bud/udn/udn1.htm (2417 words)

	Udâna - V. Sona Thera (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		And the Blessed One beheld these young men, between Savatthi and the Jetavana, ill-treating the fish, and when he saw them, he went to where the young men were and drawing near, said to them: Young men, have you yourselves a dread of pain, is pain hateful to you?"
		On a certain occasion the Blessed One dwelt at Savatthi, in the Eastern monastery, in the pavilion of Migâramâta.
		Now at that time the venerable Kankharevata was sitting, not far from the Blessed One, in a cross-legged position, with body erect, contemplating his state of purity and deliverance from doubt.
	www.greatwesternvehicle.org /pali/PTS/Udana/udn5.htm (4243 words)

	[No title]
		Pada saat itu kebanyakan laki-laki di Savatthi melekat secara berlebihan kepada kesenangan indria.
		Sesudah berjalan di Savatthi untuk mengumpulkan dana makanan dan sesudah makan, mereka mendekati Sang Bhagava, bersujud, duduk di satu sisi, dan berkata: "Di sini di Savatthi, Bhante, kebanyakan laki-laki melekat secara berlebihan kepada kesenangan indria.
		Pada saat itu kebanyakan laki-laki di Savatthi melekat [4] kepada kesenangan indria.
	www.samaggi-phala.or.id /tipitaka/sutta/khuddaka/udana/udana7.html (2058 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Having settled his affairs in Savatthi, he went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to him, sat to one side.
		I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Savatthi at the Eastern Monastery, the palace of Migara's mother.
		Pindola Bharadvaja was sitting not far from the Blessed One, his legs crossed, his body held erect-a forest dweller, an alms-goer, a rag-robe wearer, an owner of only one set of three robes, a man of few wishes, content, solitary, unentangled, his persistence aroused, an advocate of the ascetic practices, devoted to the heightened mind.
	city.tomsk.net /~sutras/udana.html (16892 words)

	THE DHAMMAPADA STORIES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A man from Savatthi, after looking for his lost ox in the forest, felt very hungry and went to a village monastery, where he was given the remains of the morning meal.
		Five hundred bhikkhus from Savatthi, after obtaining a subject of meditation from the Buddha, travelled for a distance of one hundred yojanas* away from Savatthi and came to a large forest grove, a suitable place fur meditation practice.
		The guardian spirits of the trees dwelling in that forest thought that if those bhikkhus were staying in the forest, it would not be proper for them to live with their families in the trees.
	geocities.com /dhammapada2all/dhammapada1.html (19105 words)

	Balancing Buddha Dhamma with family life
		Queen Anoja, wife of the king, heard about the king and the ministers setting out for Savatthi and, together with the ministers' wives, followed them to Savatthi.
		On the way to Savatthi they saw the Buddha surrounded by a halo of six colors and paid homage to him.
		However, the Buddha had made the king and his ministers invisible with his supernormal powers, because if the women were to see their husbands in yellow robes and shaven heads, it would have upset the wives and would have deterred them from realising the Dhamma.
	www.purifymind.com /BalancingDhamma.htm (4944 words)

	Discussion Board
		The Venerable Ananda saw the brahmin Janussoni departing from Savatthi in an all-white chariot drawn by mares.
		The horses yoked in all white, its upholstery was white, the reins, goad, and canopy were white.
		I saw the brahmin Janussoni departing from Savatthi in an all-white chariot drawn by mares.The horses yoked in all white, its upholstery was white, the reins, goad, and canopy were white.
	asiafriendfinder.com /intgroups/gi120/qi9997/stsocial/acview_thread_message.html?&highid=14677840_28884 (928 words)

	Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary
		After his supreme enlight-enment, he went to Savatthi where Anathapindika, a rich man, heard his sermon and achieved the first stage of enlightenment.
		The people of Savatthi were therefore fortunate to frequently meet with the Buddha, listen to his dis-courses and perform dana.
		King Pasenadi, Anathapindika, Visakha and all the people of Savatthi were informed of the date of planting the seed.
	www.sasanarakkha.org /print.php?content=talks/2004/05/legend-of-anandabodhi-tree-progressive.shtml (2317 words)

	Majjhima II
		At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anathapindika in Jeta’s grove in Savatthi.
		When I was laying down the rules, and when the Community of bhikkhus were accepting the rules, you declared not venturing to accept them.
		A disciple of the recluse Gotama, a certain elder in the dispensation is incomplete in the training.’ ‘Venerable sir, I have transgressed, owing to foolishness, delusion and demerit.
	www.vipassana.info /065-bhaddali-e1.htm (2864 words)

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