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13. Bimbisārasamāgamakathā (The Account of the Meeting with Bimbisāra)
1The Bhagavā, accompanied by a thousand converted matted-hair ascetics, arrived in Rājagaha, where his renowned virtues attracted King Seniya Bimbisāra and a large assembly. To clarify his supreme spiritual authority, the Buddha elicited a public declaration of discipleship from Uruvelakassapa, a prominent ascetic. Following this, the Buddha delivered a Dhamma discourse, leading King Bimbisāra and many others to attain the `dhammacakkhu` (insight into the Dhamma)". The deeply moved king, whose long-held aspirations were now fulfilled, took refuge in the Triple Gem, invited the Buddha for a meal, and subsequently donated the Veḷuvana (Bamboo Grove) park, which the Buddha accepted, thereby establishing the first monastery and allowing the Saṅgha to accept such offerings.
14. Sāriputtamoggallānapabbajjākathā (The Account of the Pabbajjā (Going Forth) of Sāriputta and Moggallāna)
2Sāriputta and Moggallāna, disciples of the wanderer Sañcaya, had agreed to inform each other if one attained `amata` (deathless). Sāriputta, impressed by the venerable Assaji's demeanor, learned from him the core teaching: phenomena arise from a cause, and the Buddha (Tathāgata) teaches their cause and cessation. This insight led both Sāriputta and Moggallāna to attain the `dhammacakkhu` (insight into the Dhamma). Consequently, they and 250 followers left Sañcaya to join the Buddha, who recognized them as his future chief disciples and ordained them.