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Dasha-Shruta-Skandha Sutra
Seventh Dasha
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"O Venerable One, have the Venerable Ones established twelve images of monks?" "Yes, Venerable One, the Venerable Ones have established twelve images of monks. They are as follows:
"I have heard, Venerable One, that the Blessed One has spoken thus: 'Here, Venerable Ones, twelve images of monks have been established.' Which, Venerable Ones, are the twelve images of monks that have been established? These, Venerable Ones, are the twelve images of monks that have been established. They are as follows:
"O Venerable One, I have heard that the Blessed One has spoken thus: 'In this Jain tradition, the Venerable Ones have established twelve images of monks.' (The disciple asks) 'Which twelve images of monks have the Venerable Ones established?' (The teacher says) 'These are the twelve images of monks that the Venerable Ones have established. They are as follows:
"O Venerable One, I have heard that the Blessed One has spoken thus: 'In this Jain tradition, the Venerable Ones have established twelve images of monks.' (The disciple asks) 'Which twelve images of monks have the Venerable Ones established?' (The teacher says) 'These are the twelve images of monks that the Venerable Ones have established. They are as follows:
"Commentary: Like the beginning of the first six Dasha, the beginning of this Dasha is also in the form of a question and answer between the teacher and the disciple. As mentioned earlier, this style is very interesting and quickly conveys understanding. Those who live by pure alms, their lives...