Followers of Other Religions

Followers of Other Religions - Buddhism - translated by Bhikkhu SujatoSāriputta is asked by various ascetics as to the origin of suffering.
He replies that the Buddha teaches that suffering originates by conditions.
Moreover, all those who offer opinions as to the source of suffering are themselves part of the web of conditions, as they cannot state their views without contact.
Ānanda reports the exchange to the Buddha, who praises Sāriputta’s answer.