MN22. Simile of the Snake - Alagaddūpama Sutta
07/30/23 • 30 min
This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem. The monks go to great lengths to persuade him to change his views. Then the Buddha compares someone who understands only the letter of the teachings to someone who grabs a snake by the tail, and also invokes the famous simile of the raft.
This translation of the Alagaddūpama sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
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This episode is the 22nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Alagaddūpama sutta which is known as the “simile of the snake”. In this teaching one of the monks denies that breaking the rules of conduct is really a problem. The monks go to great lengths to persuade him to change his views. Then the Buddha compares someone who understands only the letter of the teachings to someone who grabs a snake by the tail, and also invokes the famous simile of the raft.
This translation of the Alagaddūpama sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
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If you'd like to support the producer and narrator of the Buddha's Wisdom Podcast to cover costs of production and distribution donate via the Ko-fi.com creators platform click here. Or you can become are regular supporter via Patreon.
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MN21. Simile of the Saw - Kakacupama Sutta
This episode is the 21th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Kakacūpama Sutta which is known as the “simile of the saw”. This teaching has several memorable similes on the importance of patience and love even when faced with abuse and criticism. The Buddha finishes with the simile of the saw, one of the most memorable similes found in the Suttas.
This translation of the Kakacūpama Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
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This translation of the Vammika Sutta is by Bhikkhu Sujato and was sourced from Sutta Central.
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