Thou hast done well, Ānanda!

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For a long time, Ānanda, thou hast been very near to me by thoughts and acts of such love as never varies and is beyond all measure. Thou hast done well, Ānanda! Be earnest in effort and thou too shalt soon be free from the great evils, from sensuality, from selfishness, from delusion, and from ignorance!

Source The Gospel of Buddha, XCVI, §3 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Gospel of Buddha, shortly before leaving this world, the Buddha thanks Ānanda, his disciple and faithful companion, for a love that has remained constant over the years, in thought as in deed, and encourages him to continue on his way to liberation. Today, think of someone who has faithfully stood by you for a long time and tell them, in simple words, what their presence brings you.

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