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The Dhaniya Sutta (Sn 1.2) is a pastoral ballad that contrasts worldly joy with spiritual joy through a dialogue between the herdsman Dhaniya and the Buddha. The Sutta highlights the simplicity of rural life and the spiritual liberation that transcends material success. It is considered an ancient text, preserved in the Sutta Nipāta, and concludes with Dhaniya and his wife accepting the Buddha as their refuge, ultimately leading to their spiritual awakening.

Author

Bonnie Duran

Language

EN