The reason why Venerable Dai Ca Diep vows to live a minimalist life in the forest until the end of his life
Born as a wealthy Brahmin, from the time he left home, he developed an ascetic mind, vowing to live a holy life, with minimal desire and contentment. Once the Blessed One was staying at Rajagaha, at Veluvana. Then the venerable Maha Kassapa (Great Kassapa) went to the Blessed One and sat down to one side. The Blessed One said to Maha Kassapa: You, Kassapa, are old, like old rags that…