8.11 The Story about the Elder Sappadāsa

Elder Sappadāsa was dissatisfied and thought to end his life, but became an Arahat with the razor at his windpipe; when questioned by the bhikkhus the Buddha explained that one who truly strives can attain Awakening in an instant, and he spoke a verse. Cast: Elder Sappadāsa, Buddha Kassapa Keywords: Discontent, Suicide, Past Lives, Previous Buddhas