Does EBTs (Sutta central) has any writing on guidance or summary on stages of the path?

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In Tibetan vajrayana they
have " lamrin " , 菩提道次第广論
ie. The stages of the path to enlightenment by Tsongkapa ; Theravada has 清净道論
the " visuddhimagga " by Buddhaghosa and the Chinese
(Taiwan) has the " 成佛之道 "
or the path to enlightenment by Venerable yin shun （释印顺） 。
Does EBTs has any similar writing ?

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I think that DN2’s sections on the fruits of recluseship (i.e. contemplative life) can be pointed as an early form of guidance or summary on the stages of the path.

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Seven suttas from the Majjhima Nikāya…

MN27 Cūḷahatthipadopama
MN38 Mahātaṇhā­saṅkhaya
MN40 Cūḷa-assupura
MN51 Kandaraka
MN53 Sekha
MN107 Gaṇakamoggallāna
MN125 Dantabhūmi

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@sujato

Can one suggest a section
for a beginner or those interested
but no time , where one can
go through at a glance ?
To provide a simplified guides
with an outline of the path ?

For example :

A summary of the path to enlightenment.

(1) Preparation stage.
(A) Path of accumulation
a. Stay away from all kind of evil
b. Equip oneself with skills / crafts
c. Acquire livelihood requisite to
obtain happiness and conducing to the wholesome life.
d. Associate with the good and wise companions .

(2) Preliminary stage.
(B) entering the path
a. Differentiate wholesomeness and unwholesomeness .
b. Shameful to do wrong /
fearful to do wrong .
c. Practice of faith , dana , sila .

(3) Development stage
(4) Advance stage
(5) Completion stage

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This is what I proposed the Wiki section for. So far, it hasn’t got much traction, but if you want to make a start, great.

My advice would be to start with something small, simple, and obvious. Don’t try to do big, complicated, or controversial topics. It’ll just get bogged down.

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Sorry , may be you and other are more qualified , I merely suggest , not qualify .