Early Buddhism

The Six Classes of Rebirth

Chaḷabhijātisutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
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Ānanda asks the Buddha about the six classes of people described by the rival ascetic Pūraṇa Kassapa. The Buddha rejects them, and proposes an alternate scheme, emphasizing the importance ones deeds in this life.

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