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SN 56.37

SN 56.37 The Simile of the Sun (1st)

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SN 56.37 - The Simile of the Sun (1st)
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4. In a Rosewood Forest
The Simile of the Sun (1st)
“Mendicants, the dawn is the forerunner and harbinger of the sunrise.
In the same way, for a mendicant right view is the forerunner and harbinger of truly comprehending the four noble truths. That mendicant can expect to truly understand: ‘This is suffering’ … ‘This is the origin of suffering’ … ‘This is the cessation of suffering’ … ‘This is the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering’.
That’s why you should practice meditation …”