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Thag 14:2 · Godatta
Buddhism

Thag 14:2 · Godatta

Theragāthā · Thag 14:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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MN 125 · The Level of the Tamed (Dantabhūmi Sutta)
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.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 17 min read
AN 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:106. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 90 · uttaka 90
Buddhism

Iti 90 · uttaka 90

Itivuttaka · Iti 90. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:16. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 14:1 · Revata’s Farewell
Buddhism

Thag 14:1 · Revata’s Farewell

Theragāthā · Thag 14:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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MN 123 · Amazing & Astounding Qualities (Acchariy’abbhūtadhamma Sutta)
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.

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AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:105. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 89 · uttaka 89
Buddhism

Iti 89 · uttaka 89

Itivuttaka · Iti 89. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:14. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 12:2 · Sunīta the Outcaste
Buddhism

Thag 12:2 · Sunīta the Outcaste

Theragāthā · Thag 12:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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MN 122 · The Greater Discourse on Emptiness (Mahā Suññata Sutta)
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.

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AN 3:104 · Before (Pubbe Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:104 · Before (Pubbe Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:104. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 88 · uttaka 88
Buddhism

Iti 88 · uttaka 88

Itivuttaka · Iti 88. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:12 · Udaya (Udaya Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:12 · Udaya (Udaya Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:12. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 12:1 · Sīlavat
Buddhism

Thag 12:1 · Sīlavat

Theragāthā · Thag 12:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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MN 121 · The Shorter Discourse on Emptiness (Cūḷa Suññata Sutta)
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.

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AN 3:103 · Themes (Nimitta Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:103 · Themes (Nimitta Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:103. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 87 · uttaka 87
Buddhism

Iti 87 · uttaka 87

Itivuttaka · Iti 87. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:6 · The Tangle (Jaṭā Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:6 · The Tangle (Jaṭā Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:6. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
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