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During the Buddha's time, during the forty-five years of the Dharma, he has ordained hundreds of thousands of monks and laymen. The disciple of the Buddha was composed of Brahmins, kings and nobles, the wealthy, the rich, the poor. Even prostitutes, robbers who do not kill their hands, are saved by the Buddha if they have affinity with him. In short, the compassion of the world religion cover all beings, regardless of class, rich or poor status.

In this article, I will note below, through the Buddhist scriptures, some of the many Brahmanical pagans who became famous by the Buddha in the course of his life. These are the priests Sonadanda, Kutadanta, Pokkharasati, Sela and Sundarika Bharadvaja etc.

         

1. The  Taoist SONADANDA

Anga (now the town of Bhagalpur, in the state of Bihar, northeastern India), was one of the great kingdoms of the time of the Buddha. Anga in ancient times, besides the capital at Campa (near Bhagalpur today), there are other important cities, Bhaddiya and Assapura. These are the places where the Buddha often preached to the people. Anga was then under the protection of King Bimbisara, who ruled the Magadha kingdom (now Patna and Gaya, Bihar, India). Now both nations live in harmony united as one nation.

One day, the Buddha went to Anga to teach and he stayed on the shores of Lake Gaggara (near Campa City). Believe, the people in turn come to pay homage and hear him lecture. At that time, a Brahmin named Sonadanda who was rich and who understood the Hindu scriptures of Vedas also wanted to visit the Buddha; But the disciples of Sonadanda said that with his erudite knowledge, the Buddha had nothing worthwhile for him to see. However, Sonadanda still did not listen to the advice of his disciples, and he came to see the Buddha. Sonadanda was taught by the Buddha to hear the Sonadanda  (Digha Nikàya). It is said that it is not by human birth that it is the lowest or Brahminical class, but that it is important in moral action, good or good for human beings to decide Seeing them as a downfall or noble class.

After listening to this, Sonadanda was very happy and asked the Buddha to allow him to take refuge in the Triple Jewel and the next day he also invited the Buddha and his disciples to attend the convent.

2.  KUTADANTA 

In the time of the Buddha, Kutadanta was a Brahmin scholar of the Vedas, with many disciples and followers. He was revered by King Bimbisara and the king offered him the village of Khanumata in Magadha. One day, the Buddha came to the coast in this village. At that time, Kutadanta was preparing to kill animals including a large number of bulls, cows, sheep and goats. When the Buddha arrived at the mango orchard in his village, Kutadanta wanted to visit him to inquire about how the sacrificial method for many results.

Kutadanta's disciples tried to persuade him not to go, but he told them that the Buddha was a great Enlightened One, and finally convinced them to visit him. The Buddha preached to Kutadanta and his followers to hear Kutadanta to explain to Kutadanta the benefits of spiritual life and not to kill the creature and then guide him. going into the teachings of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, etc.

At the end of the discourse, Kutadanta immediately attained the Complete Lotus, the first of the four holy fruits. Kutadanta also renounced his intention to kill the sacrifices for sacrifice and the next day he also invited the Buddha and the Bhikkhus to go home to offer the Sangha.

3. The  Taoist POKKHARASATI 

Ukkattha during the Buddha, is a city in the kingdom of Kadesh La - Kosala (now in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, northeastern India). The town of Ukkattha is connected with Satavya, another city in Kashat La, directly to Vesali, the capital of Vajji (now Basarh village, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar state). The Buddha often goes through this path. Pokkharasati is also a Brahminical abbot of the Brahmanic religion who was donated to the city of Ukkattha by Kadesh Raja Pasenadi. He is very handsome and looks like a white lotus flower.

One day, on the path of the Buddha visiting the forest near the city of Ukkattha, the Pokkharasati heard the news immediately asked his disciple Ambattha to see the Buddha to see He really has thirty-two good generals. Of a great Enlightenment as the people everywhere praise. Ambattha came to see the Buddha and show the noble, high self-esteem. But the Buddha still quietly preached to him lecture Ambattha (School of the Ministry).

Later, Ambattha returns to Pokkharasati to hear the beginning of the story as well as his unworthy attitude towards the Buddha; However, he affirmed that the Buddha was right to have the good qualities of a divine being. Upon hearing this, Pokkharasati was annoyed and angry at Ambattha's disrespectful attitude towards the Buddha. He immediately blamed the disciplined disciple and personally apologized to the Blessed One for his objection to Ambattha before him. Then the Pokkharasati priest also asked the Buddha to offer the house to the monks. After the meal, the Buddha preached to him and his followers to hear the Pokkharasati. Upon hearing this, he immediately attained the Perfect Result and became a disciple of the Buddha. All the disciples of Pokkharasati, except Ambattha, are devoting refuge to the Three Jewels.

4.  The SELA

Anguttarapa, a time when the Buddha was part of the kingdom of Anga (present-day Bhagalpur district, east of Bihar, northeastern India) was based in the town of Apana. One day the Buddha came to the forest on the banks of the Mahi River in the city of Apana. Sela, a Taoist scholar of the Vedas, has many friends and followers who also reside in this town.

One day, Sela visited Keniya, a wealthy Brahmin monk who lived with his family in a spacious, spacious house. Sela amazed Keniya and friends are preparing to organize lavish cook he asked it be Keniya said that tomorrow he will invite the Buddha and Bhikshus home to clams Increase offerings. When Sela heard the word "Buddha," he immediately began to admire and wanted to go immediately to see him. After hearing the Buddha's discourse on Sela, he and his disciples asked the Buddhist monk to become a monk. Through a period of diligent practice, Saela Sela has attained Arahatship.

5.  SUNDARIKA BHARADVAJA

At the time of the Buddha, a Brahman named Sundarika Bharadvaja often bathed in the Sundarika River, a sacred river that flowed through the kingdom of Kosala, for he believed that river water could be washed. clean up all human sins.

One day, on the path of the Buddha to stop on the banks of this river, meet Sundarika Bharadvaja Pharaoh is worshiping fire god. When the ceremony was over, Brahman looked around to see if anyone nearby would be worthy of receiving the offerings after the worship. He then saw the Buddha, covered with a veil over his head, sitting under a tree. As he listened to Brahman footsteps approaching Buddha, he removed the towel from his head. Seeing the Buddha, Sundaraka Bharadvaja asked who he was, what class? The Buddha told him to hear the Sundarika Bharadvaja recorded in the Sutta Nipata of the  Khuddaka Nikàya.

The content of this sutra the Buddha intended to teach the Brahman on that it was not the catechumenate, the strictness of the precepts and the craving of human craving. Upon hearing this, Sundarika Bharadvaja asked the Buddha to become a monk and after a period of diligent practice, he became enlightened, attained Nirvana.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.30/9/2017.