| Sutta Name | Nikaya | Vagga | Academic | PTS | PSA Plae | Keywords | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuu.lasakuludaayi | Majjhima | Majjhimapa.n.naasa, Paribbaajaka Vagga | MN.079 | M.ii.029ff. | 20/619 | perfection, Nigantha Nataputta | Pointing out that Sakuludayi's concept of perfection is vague, undefined, empty and faulty. In answer to Sakuludayi’s question as to what Buddha would define as absolute bliss, the Buddha explains the four jhanas and the destruction of the defilements. Sakuludayi is converted. The sutta also contains reference to the teachings of Nigantha Nataputta. |
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