Hi friends,
In AN 8.29 Akkhaṇasutta, eight lost opportunities were mentioned by the Buddha; however, in DA 33 Saṅgītisutta one more lost opportunity for assuras (or “demons” as translated by Bhante Sujato) was also mentioned.
Considering that the Buddha did teach lord of assuras in sutta AN 8.19 (With Pahārāda), which has several Agama parallels, it seems that it is a later development to include assuras in the lost opportunities for spiritual practice in DN 33?
Thanks and Metta,
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