Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.2190
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.2190
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Purābheda Sutta.—The tenth sutta of the Aṭṭhaka Vagga of the Sutta Nipāta. It was among the suttas preached at the Mahāsamaya in answer to the questions asked of the Buddha by the created-Buddha.¹ It is a long disquisition on the characteristics of a calm sage (upasanta). He is free from craving, anger, etc., is equable and thoughtful, possessed of calm, and walks in the path of righteous men.² The sutta was preached for the benefit of the buddhi-caritā.³