SN 38.11 — A Question About Floods

English translation by Bhikkhu Sujato.

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Linked Discourses 38.11
1. With Jambukhādaka
A Question About Floods
“Reverend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘a flood’. What is a flood?”
“Reverend, there are these four floods. The floods of sensuality, desire to be reborn, views, and ignorance. These are the four floods.”
“But, reverend, is there a path and a practice for completely understanding these floods?”
“There is.” …