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3:3 (23) Yasoja (Yasoja Sutta)

Thus has it been made known. At one time the Blessed One was residing near Sāvatthī, at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika’s Park. It was during this time that 500 monks, supervised by Yasoja, had arrived in Sāvatthī with the purpose of seeing the Blessed One. The new arrivals greeted the resident monks, set-up their bedding and arranging their bowls and robes, while creating a great commotion as they engaged in these actions. Upon hearing this disconcerting sound, the Blessed One called upon the Venerable Ānanda and asked, “Ānanda, what is that awfully loud noise? It sounds like the racket fishermen make with their catch.” read more