Itv 56 Paṭhama Āsava Sutta:
Taints 1
The Buddha explains the three taints: taint of sensuality, the taint of existence, and the taint of ignorance. (1 minute)
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The Buddha explains the three taints: taint of sensuality, the taint of existence, and the taint of ignorance. (1 minute)
The Buddha explains how a liberated monk’s taints are destroyed. (1 minute)
The Buddha explains the three characteristics of a sage. (1 minute)
What does it mean to be a brāhmin? (4 minutes)
The Buddha explains how knowing and seeing the Four Noble Truths lead to the destruction of taints but not for those who do not know or see. (2 minutes)
A certain nun details her path to enlightenment. (1 minute)