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Lesson 1.2.6 Dutiyachiggaḷayugasuttaṃ - The Second Simile of the Turtle
One of the intentions of this course is to present suttas that are referred to by S.N. Goenka in his discourses. ‘The Second Simile of the Turtle’ portrays the image of a blind turtle that dives underwater on one side of an enormous ocean. How rare would it be that this very turtle raises its head – by coming above the surface of the water once every hundred years – through a yoke with a single hole that floats on the other side of an enormous ocean? According to the Buddha, it is as unlikely as a being obtaining a human birth and encountering, or even practicing, the Dhamma as taught by the Tathāgata. This lesson seeks to inspire the readers to deepen their practice with deep gratitude for such an exceptional opportunity!