Buddhist Teachings on Sensual Pleasures
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1. The Noble Ones [ariyapuggala] are those who have attained the transcendental states of Buddhist sainthood: i.e. Stream-entener [sotāpana], Once-Returner [sakadāgāmin], Never-Returner [anāgāmin] and arahant…
In this text, the Buddha emphasizes the folly of indulging in sensory pleasures, likening them to dangerous paths and harmful actions. This indulgence is viewed as detrimental, bringing suffering akin