Are khandhas early or late EBT?

[mikenz66]

@Raftafarian

Minus some poetic references to gods maybe, I think the lack of unverifiable claims is remarkable. I would go as far to say that the Cof8s could serve as a micro canon for Secular Buddhists. It is a complete Eightfold Path. I wonder which came first.

I understand Gil Fronsdal takes that approach with his book, The Buddha before Buddhism: Wisdom from the Early Teachings:
https://www.amazon.com/Buddha-before-Buddhism-Wisdom-Teachings/dp/1611803241/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
I have not read the book, but recall listening to a talk or two from him about it.

However, Bhante Sujato had some cautions about overplaying this aspect in his seminar series:

Seminar Series for Sutta Lovers: The Sutta Nipata (Atthakavagga)

I think these videos deserve a separate topic. I really enjoyed the word by word analysis of Bhante Sujato of the Atthakavagga. I hope to see the translations online soon! Thank you Bhante for these great videos! Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu! Edit: These lectures start with ‘Part 4’, but this is actually the first lecture on the Sutta Nipata. [Seminar Series for Sutta Lovers by Bhante Sujato - Part 4] [Seminar Series for Sutta Lovers by Bhante Sujato - Part 5] [Semina…