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Purābheda Sutta

The tenth sutta of the Aṭṭhaka Vagga of the Sutta Nipāta. It was among the suttas taught at the Mahāsamaya in answer to the questions asked of the Buddha by the created Buddha (SNA.ii.548).

It is a long disquisition on the characteristics of a calm sage (upasanta). He is free from craving, anger, etc., is equable and thoughtful, possessed of calm, and walks in the path of righteous men (SN. vs. 848 61).

The sutta was taught for the benefit of those of intelligent temperment (buddhicaritā). SNA.i.361; MNid. 223.

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera