Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c26.55

v2.c26.55

1. Nakulapitā Sutta.—Nakulapitā visits the Buddha at Bhesakalāvana and asks for a teaching to comfort him since he is now old and always ailing. The Buddha advises him to train his mind. Nakulapitā then visits Sāriputta and asks him to explain the Buddha’s teaching on this point. Sāriputta explains in detail that training of the mind implies the getting rid of thoughts of self with regard to the khandhas.¹