Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs

Chapter of the Threes

Verses of Another Elder Sāmā

“For twenty-five years

since I had gone forth,

I had not once

gained any peace of mind.

I had not attained peace of mind

and I had no power over the mind.

Then, I recollected the teaching of the Victorious One,

and I was met with a sense of urgency.

Amidst so much suffering,

I devoted myself to heedfulness.

I obtained the destruction of craving

and completed the teaching of the Buddha.

Today is the seventh night

from when craving was made to wither.”

Another Elder Sāmā