Brahmā Sahampatiperson

The Buddha shares his own journey of seeking the path to awakening, from leaving the household life, to studying under two meditation teachers, to attaining full awakening and an account of teaching the Dhamma to his first five disciples.

The Buddha reflects on who he should honor and respect after his full awakening. Brahmā Sahampati encourages him to honor and respect the Dhamma.

Sitting in the open during a pitch-black, stormy night, the Buddha is visited by Brahmā Sahampati, who speaks on the courage of solitary practice and the countless beings who have found release.

Just after the Buddha's awakening, he identifies the four establishments of mindfulness as the direct path to Nibbāna. Brahmā Sahampati confirms this teaching and praises the one who understands it.

The Buddha reflects on who he should honor and respect after his full awakening. Brahmā Sahampati encourages him to honor and respect the Dhamma.

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.