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... pavilion , comparable to an assembly hall of gods , at the place pointed out by them - by the side of the Vebhāra Rock at the entrance to the Saptaparṇi grotto . Decorating it in every way , he caused priceless carpets to be spread ...
... pavilion , comparable to an assembly hall of gods , at the place pointed out by them - by the side of the Vebhāra Rock at the entrance to the Saptaparṇi grotto . Decorating it in every way , he caused priceless carpets to be spread ...
Page 169
Mahānāma. pavilion on all sides , it was surrounded by a net - work of pearls . The coral railing , there , too , was of the manner described before . Within the pavilion , decked with seven - fold precious stones , was a shining ...
Mahānāma. pavilion on all sides , it was surrounded by a net - work of pearls . The coral railing , there , too , was of the manner described before . Within the pavilion , decked with seven - fold precious stones , was a shining ...
Page 233
... pavilion . He decorated it and had a thousand and eight bhikkhus from the Sangha seated there every day ; he rejoiced them with various kinds of fine gruel as well as soft and hard food , along with robes , and held a great alms ...
... pavilion . He decorated it and had a thousand and eight bhikkhus from the Sangha seated there every day ; he rejoiced them with various kinds of fine gruel as well as soft and hard food , along with robes , and held a great alms ...
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The Visit of the Tathāgata | 17 |
The Dynasty of Mahāsammata | 25 |
The First Council | 27 |
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