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Sallatha Sutta (SN 36.6)

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Two arrows in flight, one striking a target representing physical pain, the second representing self-inflicted mental suffering
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The Sallatha Sutta: The Buddha on the Two Arrows of Suffering

The Sallatha Sutta teaches how we experience physical pain (first arrow) and mental suffering we add through reaction (second arrow). Learn to stop shooting yourself.

Sep 13, 2026