Venerable Anuruddhaperson

The Buddha finds Anuruddha, Nandiya, and Kimbila living in exemplary harmony—goodwill in body, speech, and mind; shared duties; noble silence; and an all-night Dhamma discussion every fifth day. They can enter the four |jhānas::::jah-naas| and the formless attainments at will, culminating in the exhaustion of the taints from having seen with wisdom.

In the Gosiṅga Sal wood park, Sāriputta asks several elder disciples what kind of monk illuminates the place. Each answers based on their personal strength — learning, seclusion, divine eye, asceticism, Dhamma dialogue and mastery over mind. They present their answers to the Buddha, who affirms that all have spoken well and then shares his own answer.

The Buddha asks venerable Anuruddha and his companions about their spiritual progress, warning that without the bliss of jhāna, the mind remains vulnerable to hindrances. He then explains why he reveals the rebirth destinations of deceased disciples: not for fame or flattery, but to inspire others to emulate their virtue and wisdom, bringing them lasting welfare and happiness.

One is a trainee if they have cultivated the four establishments of mindfulness to a limited extent.

One is an adept when they have cultivated the four establishments of mindfulness completely.

The Buddha’s final journey from Rājagaha to Kusinārā, detailing the conditions for non-decline, his illness and relinquishment of the life force, his last instructions to the Saṅgha, his final Nibbāna between the twin sāla trees, the cremation, and the distribution of the relics.