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  • 遊方者 Vekhanassa 與佛陀辯論何謂圓滿,佛陀指出其所謂圓滿不過是精緻化的欲樂,Vekhanassa 終皈依為佛弟子;註釋書說他此行是為了解其弟子 Sakuludāyi 論辯落敗之故。

  • A discourse in which the wanderer Vekhanassa argues with the Buddha over the nature of perfection, is shown that his notion is merely refined pleasure, and becomes the Buddha’s follower; the Commentary says he came seeking to understand his pupil Sakuludāyi’s defeat in debate.

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