The Religions of India c19.56

c19.56

‘Now the venerable Ānanda (Buddha’s beloved disciple) went into the cloister-building, and stood leaning against the lintel of the door and weeping at the thought: “Alas! I remain still but a learner, one who has yet to work out his own perfection. And the Master is about to pass away from me—he who is so kind.” Then the Blessed One called the brethren and said: “Where then, brethren, is Ānanda?” “The venerable Ānanda (they replied) has gone into the cloister-building and stands leaning against the lintel of the door, weeping.” . . . And the Blessed One called a certain brother, and said “Go