Exploring Three Profound Teachings of the Buddha

Ariyapariyesanā ,Cittavagga, Maṅgala Sutta https://thegentlelaw.wordpress.com

The Ariyapariyesanā Sutta reveals the Buddha’s personal journey to enlightenment. It highlights two types of searches:

• The ignoble search: Chasing worldly pleasures and attachments, which are impermanent and ultimately lead to suffering.

• The noble search: Seeking liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsāra).

The Buddha shares his deep disillusionment with material pursuits and recounts his determination to find the deathless (nibbāna). He also reflects on his initial hesitation to teach and how compassion led him to share the Dharma.

This sutta reminds us of the importance of aligning our efforts with goals that transcend the temporary and mundane.