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The Buddha asked the śramaṇas: "How long is a human lifespan?" One replied: "It is a matter of a few days." The Buddha said: "You have not yet comprehended the Way." He asked another śramaṇa: "How long is a human lifespan?" He replied: "The space of a meal." [The Buddha said:] "You have not yet comprehended the Way." He asked yet another śramaṇa: "How long is a human lifespan?" He replied: "Between an inhalation and an exhalation." The Buddha said: "Excellent! You may be said to be one who comprehends the Way!"

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註四十二章經 — Classical Chinese