This sutra from the Chinese Agama discusses how to deal with afflictions (āsava) that arise during practice. It presents the "Seven Means of Restraint" (七斷法):
1. Seeing (見見斷) - Restraining afflictions by gaining right view of the four noble truths.
2. Restraining (護斷) - Guarding the senses to prevent afflictions from arising.
3. Avoiding (離斷)
4. Using (用用斷)
5. Enduring (忍斷)
6. Removing (除斷)
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