SN15.11 — The Discourse on the Destitute

At one time, the Blessed One was dwelling in Sāvatthī.

There the Blessed One said:

Disciples, this cycle of rebirths is without discoverable beginning. A first point is not discerned of beings roaming and wandering on, hindered by ignorance and fettered by craving.

Disciples, whatever is seen of a destitute, miserable state, it should be understood: We too have experienced such a state in this long journey.

Why is that? Because it is enough to become disenchanted with all formations, enough to become dispassionate, enough to be liberated.

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