Early Buddhism

With Jānussoṇi

Jāṇussoṇisutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
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Jāṇussoṇī describes brahmanical memorial rites for the dead, and asks if giving gifts actually benefits dead relatives. The Buddha replies that it might do in some circumstances.

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