The Purification of Alms

Piṇḍapātapārisuddhi Sutta

Majjhima Nikāya 151 of 152

Translated by: Bhikkhu Sujato
Read by: Roland Kitchen

Description

The Buddha notices Venerable Sāriputta’s glowing complexion, which is the result of his deep meditation. He then presents a series of reflections by which a mendicant can be sure that they are worthy of their alms-food.