Mil 3.6.8 — 8. Question on the Establishment of Wisdom

English translation by John Kelly.

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Milinda’s Questions
Mindfulness Chapter
8. Question on the Establishment of Wisdom
The king asked: “Venerable Nāgasena, where does wisdom reside?” “Nowhere, your majesty.” “Then, Venerable Nāgasena, is there no wisdom?” “Where does the wind reside, your majesty?” “Nowhere, venerable sir.” “Then, your majesty, is there no wind?”
“You are clever, Venerable Nāgasena!”
Question on the Establishment of Wisdom eighth