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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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