Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs

Chapter of the Twos

Verses of the Elder Aḍḍhakāsi

“In the country of Kāsi

I was purchased.

The townsman set a price,

but settled for half of it.

Then I was disenchanted by form;

disenchanted, I became dispassionate.

May I not be reborn again in saṁsāra,

may I not return again and again!

Now I have realized the three knowledges

and completed the teaching of the Buddha.”

The Elder Aḍḍhakāsi