Early Buddhism

The Purification of Alms

Piṇḍapātapārisuddhisutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
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The Buddha notices Venerable Sāriputta’s glowing complexion, which is the result of his deep meditation. He then presents a series of reflections by which a mendicant can be sure that they are worthy of their alms-food.

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