CONTENTS
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Buddha being conducted by AnÈthapiÓÉika to The Jetavana Monastery with A Grand
Formal Donation of The Jetavana Monastery to The Sangha ....................................... 508
Five Verses of Appreciation for Donation of The Monastery ...................................... 508
Nine-Month Celebrations for The Successful Dedication of The Monastery ................ 509
STORY OF SUMANA, THE FLOWER SELLER OF RŒJAGAHA ............................... 517
Removing the Wrong Views of One Thousand Hermits headed by Aggidatta .............. 520
Buddha gave Protection and Peace to The City by teaching Ratana Sutta ..................... 534
Preventive Measures taken by The Venerable Ananda by The Recitation of Paritta ..... 536
The Buddha expounded The Ratana Sutta at The Legislative Assembly Hall of The City
The Buddha continued to expound The Ratana Sutta for Seven Days ........................... 537