The Saṁghabheda Sutta recounts how Devadatta, a monk and cousin of the Buddha, announced to Venerable Ananda that he would cause a schism in the Sangha. Why did Devadatta commit such a heinous act despite his knowledge of the Dhamma? What did Devadatta do to cause the schism? What advice did the Buddha give upon hearing the rift from Venerable Ananda?
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Janapadakalyāṇī Sutta (Samyutta Nikaya 47.20)
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1 February 2026.
Category: DSDP Sutta Study