Prophetic text
Saddhammapatirupaka Sutta (SN16.13)
Canonical Buddhist discourse; Thanissaro Bhikkhu translator
The discourse connects the disappearance of the true teaching with human conduct and counterfeit teachings rather than elemental disasters.
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Edition and location
Thanissaro ATI
Complete Kassapa dialogue