Buddhism
MN 125 · The Level of the Tamed (Dantabhūmi Sutta)
The gradual taming of an untrained mind is compared to the training of a wild elephant, step by careful step.
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Buddhism
AN 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:106. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Iti 90 · uttaka 90
Itivuttaka · Iti 90. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:16. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Thag 14:1 · Revata’s Farewell
Theragāthā · Thag 14:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
MN 123 · Amazing & Astounding Qualities (Acchariy’abbhūtadhamma Sutta)
Ānanda recounts the marvelous events surrounding the Buddha's conception, birth, and early life as signs of his awakened nature.
Buddhism
AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:105. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Iti 89 · uttaka 89
Itivuttaka · Iti 89. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:14. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Thag 12:2 · Sunīta the Outcaste
Theragāthā · Thag 12:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
MN 122 · The Greater Discourse on Emptiness (Mahā Suññata Sutta)
Practical guidance on developing, sustaining, and safeguarding a meditative dwelling in emptiness, and on proper conduct toward one's teacher.
Buddhism
AN 3:104 · Before (Pubbe Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:104. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Iti 88 · uttaka 88
Itivuttaka · Iti 88. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
SN 7:12 · Udaya (Udaya Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:12. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Thag 12:1 · Sīlavat
Theragāthā · Thag 12:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
MN 121 · The Shorter Discourse on Emptiness (Cūḷa Suññata Sutta)
The Buddha describes progressive stages of meditative emptiness, moving through perceptions toward an unshakable, undistorted dwelling of mind.
Buddhism
AN 3:103 · Themes (Nimitta Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:103. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Iti 87 · uttaka 87
Itivuttaka · Iti 87. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
SN 7:6 · The Tangle (Jaṭā Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:6. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism
Thag 10:7 · Gotama
Theragāthā · Thag 10:7. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.