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The Fruits of the Ascetic Life

Sāmaññaphalasutta

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01 · Overview

The newly crowned King Ajātasattu is disturbed by the violent means by which he achieved the crown. He visits the Buddha to find peace of mind, and asks him about the benefits of spiritual practice. This is one of the greatest literary and spiritual texts of early Buddhism.

02 · Reading guide

Read the full discourse slowly and reflect on key passages.

03 · FULL TEXT

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SOURCE

Source: Thích Minh Châu · Xem ghi chú quyền sử dụng tại nguồn SuttaCentral

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