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SN 17.31

Schism

Bhindisutta

from: Chapter Four

Schism

At Sāvatthī.

“Possessions, honor, and popularity are grim …

Devadatta split the Saṅgha because his mind was overcome and overwhelmed by possessions, honor, and popularity.

So grim are possessions, honor, and popularity. …”

Translation: German (Ayyā Sabbamittā), English (Bhikkhu Sujato). Source: SuttaCentral / Bilara (public domain, CC0).

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