According to SN51.10 :
> So at the Cāpāla Tree-shrine the Buddha, mindful and aware,
> surrendered the life force. When he did so there was a great
> earthquake, awe-inspiring and hair-raising, and thunder cracked the
> sky. Then, understanding this matter, on that occasion the Buddha
> expressed this heartfelt sentiment:
>
> “Comparing the incomparable with the creation of prolonged life, the
> sage surrendered the life force. Happy inside, serene, he shattered
> self-creation like a suit of armor.”
Why did Buddha surrender his life three months in advance, or was it a foregone conclusion? Is perfection of concentration, the four bases of psychic power , mandatory to surrender it? What is required?
Asked by nacre
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Jul 12, 2025, 04:51 PM