How the Famous Jetavana Monastery was Offered to the Buddha

Ajahn Dhammasīha relates the story how the Jetavana Monastery was offered to the Buddha by Anāthapiṇḍika. This is the monastery where the Buddha spent some 25 rains retreats, and where so many of his discourses were delivered. Anāthapiṇḍika, later the foremost male disciple in generosity, feels spontaneous faith just on hearing the word 'Buddha'. He leaves the city in the darkness before dawn to meet the Buddha personally. But suddenly he is overcome by fear. Fortunately, a benevolent spirit encourages him to overcome his anxiety: "Move on, please move on, do not turn back!" He takes heart, continues on his way, and is soon welcomed by the Buddha... www.dhammagiri.org.au www.facebook.com/dhammagiri-forest-hermitage www.tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archive www.vimeo.com/dhammatalks