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Historians say
The bamboo grove Bimbisara gave the Buddha — described as the FIRST GIFT the king made him, an artificial forest and sanctuary for calm and meditation. Holds Venuvana Vihar, a monastery where the Buddha meditated, and a tank in which he used to bathe. Also called Kalandakanivapa.