Meeting with Ananda, loyal disciple from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
One day, as the Buddha was walking through a quiet grove, he came upon Ananda, his faithful disciple. Ananda had been with the Buddha for many years, following him devotedly and learning from his teachings. The Buddha was pleased to see Ananda and invited him to sit and talk. As they sat together, the Buddha began to speak about the nature of suffering and the path to liberation. Ananda listened intently, his eyes fixed on the Buddha's face, absorbing every word that fell from his lips. The Buddha spoke with wisdom and compassion, guiding Ananda on the journey to enlightenment. Ananda was filled with a sense of peace and clarity as he listened to the Buddha's words. He felt a deep connection to his teacher and a profound gratitude for the guidance he had received. Ananda knew that he was truly fortunate to h...
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