Buddha: His Life, his Doctrine, his Order c8.s2.20

c8.s2.20

It was not the season for sâl trees to bloom, but these two twin trees were covered with blossoms from crown to foot. Buddha laid himself down under the blooming trees, like a lion taking his rest, and blossoms fell down on him; a shower of flowers fell from heaven; and heavenly melodies sounded over head, in honour of the dying saint.