5. Sinca's Deceit IN the meanwhile, the evil hermits, whose imposture the Buddha had exposed, were being treated with contempt by the populace, and each day their desire for vengeance…

4. Virupa KING Prasenajit had a daughter named Virupa. She had reached a marriageable age. Unfortunately, she was extremely ugly; no prince or warrior would have her for a wife,…

3. Suprabha AT the end of three months, the Master descended to earth and took the road to Cravasti. As he was approaching Jeta's park, he met a young girl.…

2. The Buddha Exposes the Imposters FROM Vaisali, the Master went to Cravasti, to Jeta's park. One day, King Prasenajit came to see him. "My Lord," said the king, "six…

PART THREE 1. Mahaprajapati is Admitted to the Community MAHAPRAJAPATI was musing. She knew the vanity of this world. She wanted to flee the palace, to flee Kapilavastu, and lead…

20. The Death of Suddhodana NEAR the city of Vaisali, there was an immense wood that had been presented to the Master, and there he was living when the news…

19. Nanda's Pride THE Master was happy to number these relatives among his disciples, and he took them with him to the Bamboo Grove. There, poor Nanda was suffering. He…

18. The New Disciples THE Master remained in Cravasti for some time; then he left, to return to Rajagriha where King Vimbasara awaited him. He had stopped to rest in…

17. Anathapindika's Offering THE Master was in Rajagriha when a rich merchant named Anathapindika arrived from Cravasti. Anathapindika was a religious man, and when he heard that a Buddha was…

16. The Buddha Leaves Kapilavastu ONE day, gentle Gopa stood looking at her son Rahula. "How beautiful you are, my child!" she exclaimed. "How your eyes sparkle! Your father owes…