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The Long Āgama Sūtra 3.63

長阿含經 3.63

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Classical Chinese

3.63

「時,大典尊又至七居士所語言:『汝等各理己務,吾欲出家,修無為道。所以然者?我親從梵天聞說臭穢,心甚惡之。若在家者,無由得除。』時,七居士報典尊曰:『善哉!斯志!宜知是時,我等亦欲俱共出家,如汝所得,我亦宜同。』

“‘Great Govinda then went to the seven householders and said, “Each of you must manage your own work. I’m going to leave home to cultivate the unconditioned path. Why is that? I met Brahmā and heard his explanation of pollution. My heart dislikes it very much. If I remain at home, there’ll be no way to be rid of it.”

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

“‘The seven householders replied to Govinda, “This intent is good! Do so when you think is right. We were also going to leave home together. Whatever you obtain will be fitting for us, too.”

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

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