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MN 77 · The Greater Discourse to Sakuludāyin (Mahāsakuludāyi Sutta)
The Buddha sets aside minor ascetic virtues his followers praise and details the deeper qualities, discernment, conduct, and path factors, that truly warrant respect.
AN 3:66 · To the Kālāmas (Kālāma Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:66. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Iti 61 · uttaka 61
Itivuttaka · Iti 61. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
SN 3:25 · The Simile of the Mountains (Pabbatopama Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:25. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thag 2:32 · Sivaka
Theragāthā · Thag 2:32. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Snp 5:4 · 5:4 Mettagū’s Questions
Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:4. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Ud 6:8 · The Courtesan (Gaṇika Sutta)
Udāna · Ud 6:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
MN 75 · To Māgaṇḍiya (Māgaṇḍiya Sutta)
Sensual pleasure is compared to a leper scratching diseased sores, with health and freedom from craving, nibbāna, held up as true happiness.
AN 3:64 · At Venāga (Venāga Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:64. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Iti 60 · uttaka 60
Itivuttaka · Iti 60. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
SN 3:24 · Archery Skills (Issattha Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:24. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thag 2:30 · Kaṇhadinna
Theragāthā · Thag 2:30. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Snp 5:3 · 5:3 Puṇṇaka’s Questions
Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:3. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Ud 6:7 · Subhūti (Subhūti Sutta)
Udāna · Ud 6:7. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
MN 74 · To LongNails (Dīghanakha Sutta)
Refutation of the view that nothing is pleasing, non-clinging to feelings and opinions, with Sāriputta gaining insight while merely listening.
AN 3:63 · Dangers (Bhaya Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:63. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Iti 59 · uttaka 59
Itivuttaka · Iti 59. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
SN 3:23 · (Qualities of) the World (Loka Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:23. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thag 2:27 · Nandaka
Theragāthā · Thag 2:27. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Snp 5:2 · 5:2 Tissa-metteyya’s Questions
Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.