The History of Buddhist Thought c20.12

c20.12

Here seven passages appear to be mentioned. The first two are unknown, and much trouble has been taken in “identifying” them with passages with other names, and thus giving more or less likely guesses. Dr. Walleser explains them as not being titles at all.¹ The others have been identified with more plausibility.² They are all addressed to monks, and they teach, not heaven as the goal, but, although never neglecting moral action, inculcate the doctrine of release and enlightenment.