The final chapter of the Udāna addresses the Buddha's passing away and the profound crisis of faith that followed. It opens with a series of solemn declarations on Nibbāna, reflecting the depth of the Buddha's teachings on ultimate liberation. The chapter concludes with the remarkable passing of the bhikkhu Dabba, illustrating the enduring strength of the Dhamma even in the face of loss. This collection offers deep reflections on the end of the Buddha's life and the spiritual legacy he left behind.
Pāṭaligāmiyavagga - The Chapter with the Pāṭali Villagers
The Buddha expresses an inspired verse on the base where there is no coming, going, staying, no passing away, and no rebirth.
The Buddha expresses an inspired verse on the uninclined nature of Nibbāna, which is hard to perceive.
The Buddha expresses an inspired utterance on the unborn, unbecome, unmade, unconditioned.
The Buddha expresses an inspired utterance on the end of suffering for the disengaged. He traces the path from lack of agitation to a peace that is beyond all identification.
After eating his final meal from Cunda the smith and enduring severe illness, the Buddha instructs Ānanda to console the donor regarding the supreme merit of the offering.
When robbers assault venerable Nāgasamāla after he takes a wrong path, the Buddha expresses a verse about the wise person who does not mix with ignorance and abandons what is harmful.
The Blessed One teaches Visākhā on the nature of attachment and suffering.