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Snp 4:15 · 4:15 The Rod Embraced
Buddhism

Snp 4:15 · 4:15 The Rod Embraced

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 4:15. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Ud 6:3 · It Was (Ahu Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 6:3 · It Was (Ahu Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 6:3. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 67 · Near Cātumā (Cātuma Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 67 · Near Cātumā (Cātuma Sutta)

The Buddha turns away disorderly monks, then likens perils for one gone forth to waves, crocodiles, whirlpools, and sharks: anger, gluttony, sensuality, and lust.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 10 min read
AN 3:53 · Two People (2) (Dvejana Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:53 · Two People (2) (Dvejana Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:53. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Iti 55 · uttaka 55
Buddhism

Iti 55 · uttaka 55

Itivuttaka · Iti 55. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:19 · Heirless (1) (Aputtaka Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:19 · Heirless (1) (Aputtaka Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:19. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 2:16 · Mahākāla
Buddhism

Thag 2:16 · Mahākāla

Theragāthā · Thag 2:16. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 4:14 · 4:14 Quickly
Buddhism

Snp 4:14 · 4:14 Quickly

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 4:14. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 4 min read
Ud 6:2 · Seclusion (Paṭisalla Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 6:2 · Seclusion (Paṭisalla Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 6:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 4 min read
MN 66 · The Quail Simile (Laḍukikopama Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 66 · The Quail Simile (Laḍukikopama Sutta)

Renouncing even trifling attachments, likened to a quail snared by a creeper, on the gradual path from sense restraint through the jhānas to release.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 14 min read
AN 3:52 · Two People (1) (Dvejana Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:52 · Two People (1) (Dvejana Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:52. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Iti 54 · uttaka 54
Buddhism

Iti 54 · uttaka 54

Itivuttaka · Iti 54. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:17 · Heedfulness (Appamāda Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:17 · Heedfulness (Appamāda Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:17. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 2:13 · Heraññakāni
Buddhism

Thag 2:13 · Heraññakāni

Theragāthā · Thag 2:13. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 4:13 · 4:13 The Great Array
Buddhism

Snp 4:13 · 4:13 The Great Array

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 4:13. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 4 min read
Ud 6:1 · Relinquishment of the Life Force (Āyusama-osajjana Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 6:1 · Relinquishment of the Life Force (Āyusama-osajjana Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 6:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 7 min read
MN 64 · The Longer Exhortation to Māluṅkya (Mahā Māluṅkyovāda Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 64 · The Longer Exhortation to Māluṅkya (Mahā Māluṅkyovāda Sutta)

The five lower fetters, binding beings to the sensual realm, and the path of jhāna and insight that uproots them for non-return.

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AN 3:50 · Ardency (Ātappa Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:50 · Ardency (Ātappa Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:50. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Iti 53 · uttaka 53
Buddhism

Iti 53 · uttaka 53

Itivuttaka · Iti 53. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:15 · A Battle (2) (Saṅgāma Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:15 · A Battle (2) (Saṅgāma Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:15. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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