Magha Puja - The Buddha teaches Ovadapatimokkha to 1,250 Arahants | Ajahn Dhammasiha

Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts · Feb 17, 2025 · 49m

The occasion of Māgha Pūjā commemorates the sponteneous gathering of 1,250 awakened disciples of the Buddha (Arahants) in the Veḷuvana Monastery (Bamboo Grove Monstery) in Rājagaha, and the teaching of the Ovādapātimokkha, a concise summary of the teaching of the Buddha in verse:

Abstain from any evil deed,

accomplish what is good and true,

And fully purify your mind -

That is what all the Buddhas teach.

Enduring patience is the best

of all ascetic practices;

The best of everything at all

is called Nibbāna by the sage.

If you cause harm to anyone

you can't be called a genuine monk!

Refrain…