The Peacefulness of Sāriputta (UD4.10)

Heartfelt Sayings 4.10

The Peacefulness of Sāriputta

So I have heard.

At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.

Now at that time Venerable Sāriputta was sitting not far from the Buddha, cross-legged, with his body straight, reviewing his own peacefulness.

The Buddha saw him meditating there.

Then, understanding this matter, on that occasion the Buddha expressed this heartfelt sentiment:

“With mind at peace, so full of peace,

for a mendicant who has cut the cord,

transmigration through births is finished:

they’re freed from Māra’s bonds.”