Early Buddhism

With Tālapuṭa

Tālapuṭasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
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Talapuṭa the head of a troupe of performers asks the Buddha whether the belief that performers have a good rebirth is correct. The Buddha tries to dissuade him, but ultimately reveals that by inciting lust they head to a bad rebirth. Talapuṭa is distressed and asks to ordain.

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