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The Elder Monks

The elder monks (theras) of the early Sangha, whose verses of awakening are gathered in the Theragāthā.

Thag 8.1 · Maha-Kaccana

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Theragāthā · Thag 8.1. Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

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Thag 11.1 · Sankicca

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Theragāthā · Thag 11.1. Translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 19 · Talaputa (Talaputa Thera)

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Theragāthā · Thag 19. Translated by Bhikkhu Khantipalo.

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Thag 21 · Vangisa

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Theragāthā · Thag 21. Translated by John D. Ireland.

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