Pingala-Koccha visits der Buddha at Jetavana und questions ihm on famous teachers such as Pūrana Kassapa, Makkhali Gosāla und others. Der Buddha tells him that the reward of the higher life is not to be found in presents, esteem, or good repute, nor in a life of virtue, rapt concentration, oder mystic insight. Immortal deliverance nur is the prize und the goal of the higher life. If a man needs the very best of wood, no other part of the tree will suffice.
Pingala-Koccha accepts der Buddha as sein teacher. M.i.198ff