Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.753
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.753
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During one visit the Buddha was entrusted with the consecration of a new mote-hall, built by the Sakyans; he preached far into the night in the new building, and, when weary, asked Moggallāna to carry on while he slept. We are told that the Sakyans decorated the town with lights for a yojana round, and stopped all noise while the Buddha was in the mote-hall.¹⁸ On this occasion was preached the Sekha Sutta.¹⁹