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... earth said , " Venerable Sir , I wish to see a miracle . ” When asked , " What ? ” he replied , “ An earth- quake . ” The thera asked him , " What do you wish to see of the whole earth or of only a region ? " He asked , " Which is ...
... earth said , " Venerable Sir , I wish to see a miracle . ” When asked , " What ? ” he replied , “ An earth- quake . ” The thera asked him , " What do you wish to see of the whole earth or of only a region ? " He asked , " Which is ...
Page 94
... earth quaked . The ruler of the earth asked him , " Why does the earth quake ? " He replied , “ Because of the establishment of the Faith in the island . ” He of good birth ( i.e.the king ) offered jasmine - blossoms to the thera . The ...
... earth quaked . The ruler of the earth asked him , " Why does the earth quake ? " He replied , “ Because of the establishment of the Faith in the island . ” He of good birth ( i.e.the king ) offered jasmine - blossoms to the thera . The ...
Page 95
... earth quaked . Being excessively excited with joy , the king asked for the cause . The thera gave the reason : " Ruler of the earth , the southern branches of the Bodhi trees of the three previous Buddhas of this aeon were brought and ...
... earth quaked . Being excessively excited with joy , the king asked for the cause . The thera gave the reason : " Ruler of the earth , the southern branches of the Bodhi trees of the three previous Buddhas of this aeon were brought and ...
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The Visit of the Tathāgata | 17 |
The Dynasty of Mahāsammata | 25 |
The First Council | 27 |
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