法苑珠林 41.25

41.25

Furthermore, the Sūtra of King Bimbisāra Going to the Buddha to Make Offerings states: At that time, in the country of Magadha, Bimbi (meaning 'color') sāra (meaning 'handsome') went to the Buddha's place and said to the World-Honoured One, 'I oversee all the material wealth of this country's realm and am capable of providing for it. I wish to make offerings for all my life to the Tathāgata and the assembly of monks: clothing, bedding, food and drink, couches, mattresses, and medicines for illness and emaciation. I will also urge and guide the ministers and people to receive deliverance, to escape the three destinies, and to dwell forever in peace and security.' After the Buddha accepted the invitation, he then spoke a verse: