法苑珠林 42.46

42.46

As the *Abhiniṣkramaṇa-sūtra* says: At that time, when the sun was in the east, the World-Honoured One put on his robes and took his bowl, with the assembly of bhikṣus surrounding him on left and right. With the Buddha at the head of the assembly, he came into King Śuddhodana's palace. Having arrived, he sat upon the prepared Buddha seat, and the assembly of bhikṣus each sat in order according to the Dharma. At that time, King Śuddhodana, with the Buddha at the head and the assembly of bhikṣus seated in succession, personally served various exquisite foods and drinks of every variety. When they had finished eating, the World-Honoured One instructed King Śuddhodana, causing him to understand and be filled with joy; then he rose from his seat and returned to his original place.