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SN 38.8 A Question About Defilements

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SN 38.8 - A Question About Defilements
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Linked Discourses 38.8
1. With Jambukhādaka
A Question About Defilements
“Reverend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘defilement’. What is defilement?”
“Reverend, there are three defilements. The defilements of sensuality, desire to be reborn, and ignorance. These are the three defilements.”
“But, reverend, is there a path and a practice for completely understanding these three defilements?”
“There is.” …