5.12 The Story about the Snake Peta

A man burned down the hut of a Paccekabuddha and eventually was reborn as a snake Peta, burning for the whole length of his long body, as was seen by Elder Moggallāna; the Buddha confirmed the story, and gave a teaching. Cast: Elder Lakkhaṇa, Elder Mahā Moggallāna, Buddha Kassapa Keywords: Chief Disciples, Petas, Avīci, Past Lives, Previous Buddhas