Episode 0517 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIV (Padhana Sutta, II)

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Part II commentary on the 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 spiritualseeking. Backstory to