# Sāmaññaphala Sutta

> 2nd of 34 suttas in the Digha Nikaya; tells the story of King Ajatasattu of Magadha, who asked “What is the benefit of a contemplative life?” to many sages; after many unsatisfactory answers, he accepts the Buddha's answer and becomes a lay Buddhist

**Wikidata**: [Q3483786](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3483786)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaññaphala_Sutta)  
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## References

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