References – AN 3.128: Bitter 
Readings by Ajahn Amaro:
The Island by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, Chapter 6, pp. 123-124:
Sutta: MN 18.16-19.
The Island by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, Chapter 7, pp. 125-126:
Sutta: AN 3.128.
Readings from The Island [2025], Session 37
Comment by Tan Cittasaṃvaro: A stock phrase associated with stream entry is ‘independent of the teaching.’ It seems that although they are independent, [stream enterers] can still benefit from guidance. [Stream entry] [Self-reliance] [Hearing the true Dhamma]
Sutta: AN 3.128.
Response by Ajahn Amaro and Ajahn Pasanno. [Faith] [Doubt] [Teaching Dhamma] [Ajahn Sumedho]
Sutta: MN 74.14: Sāriputta’s awakening. [Great disciples]