Early Buddhism

Born From the Beloved

Piyajātikasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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A rare glimpse into the marital life of King Pasenadi, and how he is led to the Dhamma by his Queen, the incomparable Mallikā. She confirms the Buddha’s teaching that our loved ones bring us sorrow; but that’s not something a husband, father, and king wants to hear.

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