RLG100Y1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Refuge (Buddhism), Bhikkhu, Citta
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1- ajita ke- sakambalin they live of the fruits of their crafts . Great king, there is nothing given, nothing offered nothing sacri- ficed . A prime passage in the pali canon. Talking about materialist be- lievers: no soul, no after life, no rebirth opposite to buddhism -- no consequences for actions = no need to focus on punish- ment = chased pleasure. It is an example of all the opposites of buddhism. Shows how people are at- tached to worldly things. Aim= to juxtapose rival teachings with buddhism. The buddha uses these exam- ples to explain why the con- templative life. A portrait of buddhist path and teaching (shows each stage of teaching) The are several different view of how to live life. Buddha uses this story to explain the path as the ma- terialist denies karma/rein- carnation/samara. Buddha responds to this explaining spiritual devel- opment. Juxtaposes rival philo- sophical views of the time w/buddhist thought.