Teachings to Lay Disciples

The Saṃyukta-āgama Parallel to the Anāthapiṇḍikovāda-sutta

By Bhikkhu Anālayo

The assumption of a rigid division between monastics as recipients of liberating teachings and laity instructed in the gaining of merit and the way to a good rebirth does not accurately reflect early Buddhist thought.

Published in 2010 in Buddhist Studies Review.

Recommended for those who have a keen interest in Lay Buddhism or The Saṃyukta Āgama. See all of our tags here.

Bibtex Info

@article{analayo2010-teachings-to-lay-disciples,
    author={Bhikkhu Anālayo},
    url={https://journals.equinoxpub.com/BSR/article/view/7736},
    year=2010,
    journal={Buddhist Studies Review},
    volume=27,
    number=1,
    keywords={lay, sa},
    title={{T}eachings to {L}ay {D}isciples: {T}he \textit{Saṃyukta-āgama} {P}arallel to the \textit{Anāthapiṇḍikovāda-sutta}}
}

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