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Life with no Regrets… | Buddhism In English On one occasion the Blessed One was living in the abode of Alavaka, the Yakkha (demon), at Alavi. Then Alavaka approached the Blessed One and said: “Get out, recluse (samana).” — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One went out. “Come in, recluse.” — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One entered. “Get out, recluse,” said Alavaka to the Blessed One a second time. — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One went out. “Come in, recluse.” — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One entered. “Get out, recluse,” said Alavaka to the Blessed One a third time. — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One went out. “Come in, recluse.” — “Very well, friend,” so saying the Blessed One entered. “Get out recluse,” said Alavaka to the Blessed One a fourth time. — “No, O friend, ...