Verse 12
Chapter 6: The Wise
Chapter 6: The Wise
Abandoning the dark way, let the wise man cultivate the bright path. Having gone from home to homelessness, let him yearn for that delight in detachment, so difficult to enjoy.
The Story of Five Hundred Visiting Monks
While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses with reference to five hundred visiting monks.
These monks had spent the rainy season in the kingdom of Kosala. At its close, they came to the Jetavana Monastery to see the Buddha, paid homage to him, and sat respectfully to one side.
After listening to the account of their experiences, the Buddha instructed them in the Dhamma by reciting these verses.
Chapter 6: The Wise
Abandoning the dark way, let the wise man cultivate the bright path. Having gone from home to homelessness, let him yearn for that delight in detachment, so difficult to enjoy.
The Story of Five Hundred Visiting Monks
While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke these verses with reference to five hundred visiting monks.
These monks had spent the rainy season in the kingdom of Kosala. At its close, they came to the Jetavana Monastery to see the Buddha, paid homage to him, and sat respectfully to one side.
After listening to the account of their experiences, the Buddha instructed them in the Dhamma by reciting these verses.