SN 17.31
Bhindi sutta: Schism
Bhindisutta
Catutthavagga
Devadatta provoked a schism due to material possessions, honor, and praise.
Translations
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. …”
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May all beings be happy