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Cūḷamāluṅkya Sutta (MN 63)

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Ancient archer with a poisoned arrow, symbolizing the Buddha's parable about urgent spiritual practice over speculation
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The Parable of the Poisoned Arrow: Why the Buddha Rejected Metaphysical Speculation

The Cūḷamāluṅkya Sutta teaches why the Buddha refused to answer speculative questions and focused on what actually ends suffering.

Aug 19, 2026