8 PureDhamma

A brahmin wishes to undertake a great sacrifice, and asks for the Buddha’s advice. The Buddha tells a legend of the past, in which a king is persuaded to give up violent sacrifice, and instead to devote his resources to supporting the needy citizens of his realm. However, even such a beneficial and non-violent sacrifice pales in comparison to the spiritual sacrifice of giving up attachments.

#6749-8s-1-DN05-KutadantaA

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A brahmin wishes to undertake a great sacrifice, and asks for the Buddha’s advice. The Buddha tells a legend of the past, in which a king is persuaded to give up violent sacrifice, and instead to devote his resources to supporting the needy citizens of his realm. However, even such a beneficial and non-violent sacrifice pales in comparison to the spiritual sacrifice of giving up attachments.

#6749-8s-1-DN05-KutadantaB

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A brahmin wishes to undertake a great sacrifice, and asks for the Buddha’s advice. The Buddha tells a legend of the past, in which a king is persuaded to give up violent sacrifice, and instead to devote his resources to supporting the needy citizens of his realm. However, even such a beneficial and non-violent sacrifice pales in comparison to the spiritual sacrifice of giving up attachments.

#6749-8s-1-DN05-KutadantaC

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An elaborate story of a past life of the Buddha as a legendary king who renounced all to practice meditation.

#6736–8s-1-DN17MahasudassanaA

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An elaborate story of a past life of the Buddha as a legendary king who renounced all to practice meditation.

#6736–8s-1-DN17MahasudassanaB

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An elaborate story of a past life of the Buddha as a legendary king who renounced all to practice meditation.

#6736–8s-1-DN17MahasudassanaC

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The Buddha encounters a young man who honors his dead father by performing rituals. The Buddha recasts the meaningless rites in terms of virtuous conduct. This is the most detailed discourse on ethics for lay people.

#6732-8s-1-DN31SigalakaA

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The Buddha encounters a young man who honors his dead father by performing rituals. The Buddha recasts the meaningless rites in terms of virtuous conduct. This is the most detailed discourse on ethics for lay people.

#6732-8s-1-DN31SigalakaB

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A number of brahmins are discussing the true path to Brahmā. Contesting the claims to authority based on the Vedas, the Buddha insists that only personal experience can lead to the truth.

#6734-8s-1-DN13-TevijjaA

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A number of brahmins are discussing the true path to Brahmā. Contesting the claims to authority based on the Vedas, the Buddha insists that only personal experience can lead to the truth.

#6734-8s-1-DN13-TevijjaB

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