Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1947
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1947
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Kimsīla Sutta.—Preached by the Buddha in reply to a question put by Sāriputta beginning with the word *kimsīla*. Sāriputta visited the Buddha, taking with him a young man, son of a friend of his father. The youth had joined the Order under Sāriputta renouncing his immense wealth, but he could gain no attainment. Sāriputta desired him to hear an exposition by the Buddha, hence his question.¹