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The Buddha describes the three quests of sensual pleasure, renewed existence, and spiritual life as the result of holding tight to the thought 'This is the truth' and the accumulation of bases for views.
Dutiyaesanā sutta - Quest (Second)
This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant, as I have heard:
"Bhikkhus, there are these three quests. What three? The quest for sensual pleasure, the quest for renewed existence, and the quest for spiritual life. These are the three quests."
The Blessed One spoke on this matter. In this regard, it is said:
"The quest for sensual pleasure, the quest for renewed existence, along with the quest for spiritual life; Result from holding tight to the thought, 'This is the truth', and the accumulation of bases for views.
For one detached from all passion, who is liberated through the exhaustion of craving; Quests are renounced, and bases for views are uprooted; With the cessation of quests, the bhikkhu, is fulfilled and without doubt."
This matter too was spoken by the Blessed One, as I have heard.