02/07/2023
The Buddha visited the Isipathana deer park on the Esala Full Moon Poya Day in order to preach the Dhamma with the five ascetics Ven. Kondangna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama, and Assaji. The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, the Buddha's first discourse, was delivered to them. The oldest Kondangna Thera eventually acquired the first degree of sainthood.
