The "Connected Discourses with Vangīsa" focus on venerable Vangīsa, a distinguished disciple of the Buddha celebrated for his exceptional poetic abilities. This collection features suttas where Vangīsa composes spontaneous verses to express his deep devotion to the Buddha, his admiration for the Dhamma, or his contemplations on the spiritual journey. Through his lyrical compositions, Vangīsa captures profound spiritual truths and emotions, blending artistry with insight. The discourses showcase the transformative power of poetry as a medium for conveying the essence of the Buddha’s teachings, making this saṁyutta a unique fusion of wisdom and beauty.
Vangīsasaṁyutta - Connected Discourses with Vangīsa
Vaṅgīsa vagga - The Chapter with Vaṅgīsa
The chapter of the Connected Discourses with Vaṅgīsa, containing discourses 1–12.
On the full moon night of the Pavāraṇā ceremony, the Buddha invites the assembly of five hundred arahant bhikkhus to reproach him for any bodily or verbal fault. Sāriputta declares that the Buddha is blameless, the Buddha extols Sāriputta’s great wisdom, and Venerable Vaṅgīsa utters verses in praise of the pure assembly and the Buddha.
PTS 1.190–1.191