Tag Archives: The Bodhisatta And The Life Of Ascetic

189. The Bodhisatta And The Life Of Ascetic

Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta was king of Benares, the Bodhisatta was a Brahmin who lived in a town. His name was Vacchanakha. Coming to years, he took up the religious life, and lived for a long time amid the Himalayas.

He went to Benares to purchase salt and seasoning, and abode in the king’s grounds; next day he entered Benares.