This chapter returns to stories from the Buddha's life, focusing on events near the end of his journey. It serves as a reminder of those who have lost their way, contrasting their struggles with the Buddha's unwavering way of practice to enlightenment. These discourses offer a reflective view on the later stages of the Buddha's life and the enduring lessons of his teachings.
Jaccandhavagga - The Chapter on Blind From Birth
The Buddha explains to King Pasenadi of Kosala how to recognize the character of another person.
The Buddha reviews the multitude of harmful and unwholesome mental qualities he has abandoned, and the multitude of wholesome mental qualities he has developed to completion.
Venerable Subhūti is sitting in meditation posture, aligning his body upright, having entered collectedness free of thinking. The Blessed One sees this and expresses an inspired utterance.
On hearing about two factions infatuated with a courtesan, the Buddha expresses an inspired utterance on the extremes - one of taking rules and observances as the essence and the other of seeing no fault in sensual pleasures.
The Buddha observes moths drawn to the light of oil lamps, and reflects on the nature of attachment.