Your Daily Digital Buddhist Devotion for 07/13/2019

Aññā Koṇḍañña, the very first disciple to realize the Dhamma, comes to visit the Buddha after long in seclusion. Inspired, Vaṅgīsa speaks verses in his praise.At one time the Buddha was staying near Rājagaha, in the Bamboo Grove, the squirrels’ feeding ground. Then Venerable Koṇḍañña Who Understood approached the Buddha after a very long absence. He bowed with his head to the Buddha’s feet, caressing them and covering them with kisses, and pronounced his name: “I am Koṇḍañña, Blessed One! [Read More]