Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4859

v2.c36.4859

8. Sekha Sutta.—Preached by Ānanda at Kapilavatthu, in the new Mote-hall of the Licchavis. The Buddha preached until late into the night and then asked Ānanda to continue, suggesting to him as a topic the training of an adept (*asekha*). Ānanda explained in detail how a monk could be virtuous, watchful over his senses, temperate in eating, vigilant, established in the seven virtuous qualities (faith, etc.), and be able at will to induce the four *jhānas*.¹