Sutta Name | Nikaya | Vagga | Academic | PTS | PSA Plae | Keywords | Notes |
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Uddesavibha"nga | Majjhima | Uparipa.n.naasa, Vibha"nga Vagga | MN.138 | M.iii.223ff. | 23/304 | absent-mindedness, inward fixation | The Buddha utters the brief statement that a monk should always so guard his mind that it may not be externally diffused or internally set. The monks repeat this statement to Mahakaccana who gives a detailed exposition thereof. When the Buddha is told of Mahakaccana’s explanation, he praises his erudition. |
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