Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.670

v1.c14.670

7. Gilāna Sutta.—Once, shortly before his death, the Buddha spent the rainy season in Beḷuva, where he became seriously ill. By great effort of will he overcame the sickness. Ānanda expresses his admiration for the Buddha’s strength of mind, but adds his conviction that the Buddha would not die without having made some pronouncement concerning the Order. Then follows the Buddha’s famous injunction to his followers that they should take no other guide or refuge but the Dhamma and their own selves.¹