<p>I have read it somewhere and can't remember now. Buddha told Bhikkus that he never admires a disiple who stops his effort after attaining "sotapanna" state. He should still work hard until he is completely clean and attains Arhat status.</p>

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There are suttas where the Buddha "spits" on birth AND death and there is a Sutta where the sublime Buddha explained Ven. Ananda, why he did not taught much about the blessing of sotapanna (so that they would strive further. A combination... my person doubts.
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In what sutta/suttas did Buddha stated "I never admire samsara/bhava"?
# In what sutta/suttas did Buddha stated "I never admire samsara/bhava"?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-11-17)

I have read it somewhere and can't remember now. Buddha told Bhikkus that he never admires a disiple who stops his effort after attaining "sotapanna" state. He should still work hard until he is completely clean and attains Arhat status.

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> **username_1**: There are suttas where the Buddha "spits" on birth AND death and there is a Sutta where the sublime Buddha explained Ven. Ananda, why he did not taught much about the blessing of sotapanna (so that they would strive further. A combination... my person doubts.  

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