Early Buddhism

Ugly

Dubbaṇṇiyasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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When an ugly spirit takes Sakka’s throne, the gods were outraged. But the more they complained, the prettier he became. Sakka realized this was the so-called “anger eating spirit”, and treated him with kindness and respect.

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