sn35.121:1.1 At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.
sn35.121:1.2 Then as he was in private retreat this thought came to his mind,
sn35.121:1.3 “The qualities that ripen in freedom have ripened in Rāhula.
sn35.121:1.4 Why don’t I lead him further to the ending of defilements?”
sn35.121:1.5 Then the Buddha robed up in the morning and, taking his bowl and robe, wandered for alms in Sāvatthī.
sn35.121:1.6 After the meal, on his return from almsround, he addressed Venerable Rāhula,
sn35.121:1.7 “Rāhula, get your sitting cloth.
sn35.121:1.8 Let’s go to the Dark Forest for the day’s meditation.”
sn35.121:1.9 “Yes, sir,” replied Rāhula. Taking his sitting cloth he followed behind the Buddha.