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Lal
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Yes. However, I am not sure what type of “illnesses” those three Theros suffered. Furthermore, the Buddha did not use “supernormal powers.” He only advised them on the benefits of satta bojjhaṅga cultivation. 

  • There are many instances of the Buddha suffering from backaches. Once, the Devadatta injured him, and he was treated by the physician Ajivaka. 
  • Then there was another instance where an Arahant had some illness that was not curable. He got permission from the Buddha to commit suicide. 
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