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Anupubbikathā

Method of teaching used by the Buddha

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From the Pali Canon

In the Pali Canon, the title for this training, its general intent and outline are provided in the following narrative formula (in English and Pali) which is found in multiple discourses:

Details for this training are provided in DN 2 and, to a lesser degree, in MN 27 and MN 51.

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