The Good and the Wicked: A Buddha's Discourse
…in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had already accepted Culasubbhadda's invitation for the next day.
Anathapindika was puzzled at the reply of the Buddha and said, "But, Venerable …
In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T