Episode 0515 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIII (Padhana Sutta)

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Commentary on Padhana

Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara approaches Gautama to prevent his

efforts toward complete and perfect enlightenment.

Right effort & the means of working through personal desires toward

single-minded spiritual seeking. Backstory to the sutta, and