Sutta Name | Nikaya | Vagga | Academic | PTS | PSA Plae | Keywords | Notes |
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Vekha.nassa | Vekha.na | Majjhima | Majjhimapa.n.naasa, Paribbaajaka Vagga | MN.080 | M.ii.040ff. | 20/642 | perfection, pleasure | The Buddha says that what Vekhanasa defines as perfection is merely a refinement of pleasure, and that only arahants can grasp the real meaning of perfection. Vekhanassa is annoyed, but the Buddha soothes him and he becomes the Buddha’s follower. |
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