Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.1018

v1.c14.1018

Mention is often made of the Buddha's love of quiet and peace, and even the heretics respected his wishes in this matter, silencing their discussions at his approach.⁷² Examples are given⁷³ of the Buddha refusing to allow noisy monks to live near him. He loved solitude and often spent long periods away from the haunts of men, allowing only one monk to bring him his meals.⁷⁴ According to one account,⁷⁵ it was his practice to spend part of the day in seclusion, but he was always ready to see anyone who urgently desired his spiritual counsel.⁷⁶