Early Buddhism

Respect

Gāravasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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After his awakening, the Buddha reflects that one should live with reverence; but who is he to revere, since he is fully awakened? He realizes that he should live revering the Dhamma. Brahmā Sahampati appears and agrees with him, saying that this is how all Buddhas of past and future live too.

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