ཚའ་མཐའ་མད 1

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Homage to the Three Jewels!

Thus did I hear at one time.²² The Bhagavān was staying in Śrāvastī, in Prince Jeta’s grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park. There the Bhagavān addressed the monks: “Monks, do you wish to learn about the lifespans of beings?”

“Yes, Bhagavān, this is the right time for it! Sugata, the time is right for the Bhagavān to teach the monks the lifespans of living beings. Bhagavān, having heard the teaching from the Bhagavān, the monks will retain it.”

“Monks, listen carefully and concentrate! I will teach.²³

“Monks, the maximum lifespan in the hell realms is one eon. Premature death does occur.

“Monks, the maximum lifespan in the animal realm