Seeking the Ten Fetters

SimpleWitness

A short question:

Could anybody show me what doctrine in the Tipitaka shows the five lesser fetters and the five greater fetters that the Buddha broke before his awakening?

I would like to understand what they are and the purpose of knowing this.

Respectfully with Much Gratitude:
SimpleWitness

Dazzle

Hi SW,

Here's a sutta for you....

AN 10.13 - Sanyojana Sutta: Fetters

"There are these ten fetters. Which ten? Five lower fetters & five higher fetters.

And which are the five lower fetters? Self-identity views, uncertainty, grasping at precepts & practices, sensual desire, & ill will. These are the five lower fetters.

And which are the five higher fetters? Passion for form, passion for what is formless, conceit, restlessness, & ignorance. These are the five higher fetters.

And these are the ten fetters."

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an10/an10.013.than.html


kind regards,

Dazzle

SimpleWitness

Thank you very much, Dazzle. I will read this and bring awareness upon the ten fetters.

Respectfully meant:
SimpleWitness