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From the Awakening to the Chief Disciples
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This story from the Great Chapter (Vinaya Mahāvagga) chronicles the foundational period of the Buddha’s ministry, beginning with his attainment of enlightenment at the Bodhi tree. The narrative follows his initial hesitation to teach, the subsequent delivery of the First Sermon on the Four Noble Truths, and the early growth of his monastic community. Key episodes describe the conversion of prominent figures, including the merchant Yasa, the Magadhan King Bimbisāra, and the chief disciples Sāriputta and Moggallāna. Through these encounters, the text illustrates the systematic spread of the Dhamma across ancient India and the establishing of the first Buddhist parks. The collection also documents the public reaction to these conversions, ranging from royal support and divine celebration to local social concern over the rapid expansion of the new spiritual order.
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