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| − | On one occasion [[Upali]] the millionaire, a follower of [[Nigantha Nataputta]], approached the [[Buddha]] and was so pleased with the [[Buddha]]'s exposition of the [[Dhamma]] that he instantly expressed his [[desire]] to become a follower of the [[Buddha]]. But the [[Buddha]] advised him, saying--"Of a verity, O [[householder]], make a thorough investigation. It is well for a distinguished man like you to make a thorough investigation." | + | On one occasion [[Upali]] the millionaire, a follower of [[Nigantha Nataputta]], approached the [[Buddha]] and was so [[pleased]] with the [[Buddha]]'s [[exposition]] of the [[Dhamma]] that he instantly expressed his [[desire]] to become a follower of the [[Buddha]]. But the [[Buddha]] advised him, saying--"Of a verity, O [[householder]], make a thorough [[investigation]]. It is well for a {{Wiki|distinguished}} man like you to make a thorough [[investigation]]." |
| − | [[Upali]], who was overwhelmed with [[joy]] at this unexpected utterance of the [[Buddha]]. said: "[[Lord]], if I had become a follower of another [[teacher]], his followers would have taken me round the streets in procession proclaiming that such and such a millionaire had renounced his former [[religion]] and had embraced theirs. But, [[Lord]], you advise me to investigate further. The more pleased am I with this salutary advise of yours." And he appreciatively repeated--for the second time, "I seek [[refuge]] in the [[Buddha]], the [[Dhamma]], and the [[Sangha]]." | + | [[Upali]], who was overwhelmed with [[joy]] at this unexpected utterance of the [[Buddha]]. said: "[[Lord]], if I had become a follower of another [[teacher]], his followers would have taken me round the streets in procession proclaiming that such and such a millionaire had renounced his former [[religion]] and had embraced theirs. But, [[Lord]], you advise me to investigate further. The more [[pleased]] am I with this salutary advise of yours." And he appreciatively repeated--for the second time, "I seek [[refuge]] in the [[Buddha]], the [[Dhamma]], and the [[Sangha]]." |
| − | Though [[Upali]] became a [[Buddhist]] by conviction, the [[Buddha]], quite in keeping with his boundless [[compassion]] and perfect [[tolerance]], advised him to support his former [[religious]] [[teacher]] in accordance with his practice. | + | Though [[Upali]] became a [[Buddhist]] by conviction, the [[Buddha]], quite in keeping with his [[boundless]] [[compassion]] and {{Wiki|perfect}} [[tolerance]], advised him to support his former [[religious]] [[teacher]] in accordance with his practice. |
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- The Story of Upali
(as told by Ven. Narada in The Buddha and His teachings)
On one occasion Upali the millionaire, a follower of Nigantha Nataputta, approached the Buddha and was so pleased with the Buddha's exposition of the Dhamma that he instantly expressed his desire to become a follower of the Buddha. But the Buddha advised him, saying--"Of a verity, O householder, make a thorough investigation. It is well for a distinguished man like you to make a thorough investigation."
Upali, who was overwhelmed with joy at this unexpected utterance of the Buddha. said: "Lord, if I had become a follower of another teacher, his followers would have taken me round the streets in procession proclaiming that such and such a millionaire had renounced his former religion and had embraced theirs. But, Lord, you advise me to investigate further. The more pleased am I with this salutary advise of yours." And he appreciatively repeated--for the second time, "I seek refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha."
Though Upali became a Buddhist by conviction, the Buddha, quite in keeping with his boundless compassion and perfect tolerance, advised him to support his former religious teacher in accordance with his practice.
