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MN 77 · The Greater Discourse to Sakuludāyin (Mahāsakuludāyi Sutta)
Buddhism

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.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 34 min read
AN 3:66 · To the Kālāmas (Kālāma Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:66 · To the Kālāmas (Kālāma Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:66. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 9 min read
Iti 61 · uttaka 61
Buddhism

Iti 61 · uttaka 61

Itivuttaka · Iti 61. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:25 · The Simile of the Mountains (Pabbatopama Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:25 · The Simile of the Mountains (Pabbatopama Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:25. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 2:32 · Sivaka
Buddhism

Thag 2:32 · Sivaka

Theragāthā · Thag 2:32. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 5:4 · 5:4 Mettagū’s Questions
Buddhism

Snp 5:4 · 5:4 Mettagū’s Questions

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:4. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Ud 6:8 · The Courtesan (Gaṇika Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 6:8 · The Courtesan (Gaṇika Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 6:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
MN 75 · To Māgaṇḍiya (Māgaṇḍiya Sutta)
Buddhism

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.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 17 min read
AN 3:64 · At Venāga (Venāga Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:64 · At Venāga (Venāga Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:64. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 6 min read
Iti 60 · uttaka 60
Buddhism

Iti 60 · uttaka 60

Itivuttaka · Iti 60. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:24 · Archery Skills (Issattha Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:24 · Archery Skills (Issattha Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:24. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 2:30 · Kaṇhadinna
Buddhism

Thag 2:30 · Kaṇhadinna

Theragāthā · Thag 2:30. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 5:3 · 5:3 Puṇṇaka’s Questions
Buddhism

Snp 5:3 · 5:3 Puṇṇaka’s Questions

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:3. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 4 min read
Ud 6:7 · Subhūti (Subhūti Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 6:7 · Subhūti (Subhūti Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 6:7. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 74 · To LongNails (Dīghanakha Sutta)
Buddhism

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.

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AN 3:63 · Dangers (Bhaya Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:63 · Dangers (Bhaya Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:63. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Iti 59 · uttaka 59
Buddhism

Iti 59 · uttaka 59

Itivuttaka · Iti 59. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:23 · (Qualities of) the World (Loka Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:23 · (Qualities of) the World (Loka Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:23. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 2:27 · Nandaka
Buddhism

Thag 2:27 · Nandaka

Theragāthā · Thag 2:27. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 5:2 · 5:2 Tissa-metteyya’s Questions
Buddhism

Snp 5:2 · 5:2 Tissa-metteyya’s Questions

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 5:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
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