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Book II. The Distinguishing Characteristics of Ethical Qualities
Individuality and name The chariot simile. The riddle of seniority
(Interlude) How kings and scholars respectively discuss
No soul in the breath.
Aim of Buddhist renunciation
Re-incarnation
Wisdom and reasoning distinguished
'Virtue's the base'
Faith
Perseverance
Mindfulness
Meditation
Continued identity and re-individualisation Wisdom and intelligence distinguished
Time
Origin and development of qualities Is there a soul?.
Thought and sight
Contact, sensation, and idea
Book III. The Removal of Difficulties
Rich and poor Renunciation again
Nirvana and Karma
Difficulties of various kinds as to transmigration, individuality, and the Buddha
Book IV. The Solving of Dilemmas
Milinda finds dilemmas in the Holy Writ And takes the Buddhist vows
Third meeting between him and Nâgasena 1st Dilemma. If the Buddha has really quite passed away, what is the good of paying honour to his relics?
2nd Dilemma. How can the Buddha be omniscient, when it is said that he reflects? 3rd Dilemma. Why did he admit Devadatta to the Order, if he knew of the schism he would create? .
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