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Alagaddūpama Sutta (MN 22)

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A snake coiled on weathered wood, symbolizing the danger of mishandling the Dharma—traditional Buddhist art style
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The Alagaddūpama Sutta: The Snake Simile and Right Understanding

The Snake Simile Sutta teaches how misunderstanding the Dharma is like grasping a snake wrongly—harmful instead of liberating. Learn the Buddha's warning about wrong views.

Aug 17, 2026