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SN 35.14

Before My Awakening (Exterior)

Dutiyapubbesambodhasutta

from: 2. Pairs

Before My Awakening (Exterior)

“Mendicants, before my awakening—when I was still unawakened but intent on awakening—I thought: ‘What’s the gratification, the drawback, and the escape when it comes to sights … sounds … smells … tastes … touches … and ideas?’ …”

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

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