(1) Two Views
Thus I have heard: One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
At that time, the Bhagavaan said to the bhikshus:
“You should know that there are two views. What are these two? They are the view of existence and the view of non-existence.
There are some shramaṇas and braahmanas who, having studied and recited these two views, still do not truly understand the Dharma as it is.
Such individuals are neither true shramanas nor true braahmanas. They violate the principles of the shramanas and transgress the laws of the braahmanas.
These shramanas never attain direct realization through self-realisation, nor do they engage in true spiritual practice.”
“Those shramanas and braahmanas who recite, reflect upon, and truly understand these two views, knowing how to abandon them
with right understanding, such a shramana upholds the conduct of a shramana, and such a braahmanas understands the practice of a braahmanas.
They attain realization through direct experience and engage in true spiritual practice.
For them, the cycle of birth and death is ended, the holy life is fully established, and they will no longer undergo future existence, having realized the truth.”
“Therefore, bhikkhus, you should neither cultivate nor recite these two views.
You should completely abandon them.
Thus, bhikkhus, you should train yourselves in this way.”
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.