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As the Buddha sat under the Ajapāla
Banyan tree, soon after the Enlightenment (in the fifth week, says the
Commentary, S. A i.158), a thought came to him that he should have someone whom
he could consider and honour as his teacher. But, seeing no one worthy of such
honour and respect, he decided that the Dhamma should be his teacher. Thereupon
Sahampati appeared before him and reminded him that in this decision he was
acting as all Buddhas acted. S. i.138f.

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