97: Nanda - The Buddha's Half-Brother Who Became a Monk for All the Wrong Reasons

On the day of his wedding, the Buddha came to Nanda's house on his alms round.Nanda stepped outside to receive the bowl and walk him to the door. The Buddha kept walking.Nanda's fiancée ran after him, hair still half-combed, crying - "Dear, please return immediately."Nanda looked back at her.The Buddha kept walking.Nanda followed.At the monastery the Buddha turned and asked if Nanda would ordain. So great was his reverence that he couldn't say no.He ordained.He was miserable from the first day.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.