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The Long Āgama Sūtra 8.7

長阿含經 8.7

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Classical Chinese

8.7

時,梵志女林中有一梵志,名尼俱陀,與五百梵志子俱止彼林。時,諸梵志眾聚一處,高聲大論,俱說遮道濁亂之言,以此終日。或論國事,或論戰鬪兵杖之事,或論國家義和之事,或論大臣及庶民事,或論車馬遊園林事,或論坐席、衣服、飲食、婦女之事,或論山海龜鼈之事,但說如是遮道之論,以此終日。

There was a wanderer at Udumbarikā’s Grove named Nigrodha. He was accompanied by 500 wanderers who were staying at that grove. At the time, this assembly of wanderers had gathered in one place and were engaged in a loud and boisterous conversation using speech that obstructed the path with confusing words. They would do this until the end of the day. Sometimes, they discussed affairs of state. Sometimes, it was warfare and weapons. Sometimes, it was the harmony of countries. Sometimes, it was ministers and common people. Sometimes, it was riding chariots and horses through parks and forests. Sometimes, it was sitting mats, clothing, meals, and women. Sometimes, they discussed tortoises and sea turtles. They would only discuss such things that obstructed the path until the end of the day.

Charles Patton, The Long Discourses (selected sūtras)

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