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The Buddha's Turning Point: The Pleasure He Stopped Fearing
The turning point in MN36: failed austerity, the remembered jambu tree, non-sensual pleasure, restored strength, four jhanas and the three knowledges. Own rendering made for study, checked against existing translations, with clearly separated commentary. A short pilot for the larger Buddha-jhana course. Forced breathlessness and starvation describe failed austerities, not instructions. Natural breathing and sustainable practice only; no attainment is certified. Differences over vitakka/vicara and depth remain open. Own rendering made for study, not a complete or specialist translation…
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