| Sutta ref. |
SD No. |
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Sutta title. [Theme] |
| A 1.2 |
SD 16.3 |
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Nivaranapahna Vagga. The 5 mental hindrances: their causes and ending. |
| A 1.6.1-2 |
SD 8.3 |
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(6) Pabhassara Sutta. The radiant nature of the mind. |
| A 1.6.3-5 |
SD 2.13 |
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Culacchara Sutta. Lovingkindness works for even a moment. |
| A 1.16 |
*** |
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Ekadhamma Anussati Sutta. The 10 meditations that bring mental oneness. |
| A 1.16 |
SD 24.8 |
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(2.3) (Ekadhamma Anussati Sutta). The 10 meditations that bring mental oneness. |
| A 1.18.3 |
SD 27.1 |
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(M 56.4n) Micchaditthi Sutta. Attachment to wrong view if greatly blameworthy. |
| A 1.19 |
SD 57.8 |
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Apamattaka Vagga. On the rarity of good rebirths. |
| A 2.1.1-10 |
*** |
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Kamma,karana Vagga. The importance of spiritual effort. |
| A 2.3.1 |
SD 58.4 |
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Dve Balapandita Sutta. The wise is amenable. |
| A 2.3.4-5 |
SD 2.6b |
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Neyyattha Nitattha Sutta. Two types of religious language. |
| A 2.3.10 |
SD 3.2 |
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Samatha Vipassana Sutta: See under Essays. |
| A 2.4.2 |
SD 90.1 |
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Matapitu Sutta. Two persons not easy to be repaid. |
| A 2.4.6 |
*** |
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Sama,citta Sutta. Rebirth of the learners. |
| A 2.5.6 |
*** |
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(Patipuccha) Parisa Sutta. Training in questioning, avoiding vain talk. |
| A 2.7-9 |
SD 2.5 |
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Kanha Sutta, Sukka Sutta & Cariya Sutta. Moral shame, moral fear: guardians of the world. |
| A 2.7.1 |
*** |
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Gihipabbajja Sukha Sutta. The happiness of the householder and the renunciant. |
| A 2.7.2 |
*** |
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Kamanekkhamma Sukha Sutta. The happiness of sensuality and of renunciation. |
| A 2.7.3 |
*** |
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Upadhinirupadhi Sukha Sutta. The happiness of acquisition and of non-acquisition. |
| A 2.7.4 |
*** |
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Asavânasava Sukha Sutta. The happiness of influxes and of the influx-free. |
| A 2.7.5 |
*** |
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Samisa,niramisa Sukha Sutta. Material happiness and spiritual happiness. |
| A 2.7.6 |
*** |
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Ariyânariya Sukha Sutta. Noble happiness and ignoble happiness. |
| A 2.7.7 |
*** |
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Kayikacetasika Sukha Sutta. Happiness of body and happiness of mind. |
| A 2.7.8 |
*** |
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Sappitika Nippitika Sukha Sutta. The zestful happiness and the zest-free happiness. |
| A 2.7.9 |
*** |
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Sata,upekkha Sukha Sutta. The happiness of pleasure and of equanimity. |
| A 2.7.10 |
*** |
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Samadhi Asamadhi Sukha Sutta. Happiness of concentration & non-concentration. |
| A 2.7.11 |
*** |
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Sappitikarammana Nippitikarammana Sukha Sutta. The happiness of a zestful object and of a zest-free object. |
| A 2.7.12 |
*** |
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Satarammana Upekkharammana Sukha Sutta. The happiness of a pleasurable object and of an equanimous object. |
| A 2.7.13 |
SD 24.15 |
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Rupâruparammana Sukha Sutta. Two kinds of happiness.. |
| A 2.8 |
SD 2.5 |
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Sukka Sutta. The two world-protectors. |
| A 2.8.1 |
SD 24.19 |
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Sanimitta Sutta. The signless wards off unwholesome thoughts. |
| A 2.9 |
SD 2.5 |
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Cariya Sutta. The two world-protectors. |
| A 3.15 |
SD 17.7 |
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(Pacetana) Rathakara Sutta. The nature of abhisankhara. |
| A 3.16 |
SD *** |
|
*** |
| A 3.19 |
SD 37.2a |
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Papanika Sutta 1. The conditions for wealth to arise. |
| A 3.20 |
SD 37.2b |
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Papanika Sutta 2. How to be rich and happy. |
| A 3.31 |
SD 90.2 |
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Sabrahmaka Sutta. Our parents are our creators. |
| A 3.32a |
SD 31.8a |
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(Anusaya) Ananda Sutta. Possibility of overcoming I-making. |
| A 3.32b |
SD 31.8b |
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(Anusaya) Sariputta Sutta. Overcoming I-making. |
| A 3.33 |
SD 4.14 |
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(Kamma) Nidana Sutta. The seed-like nature of karma. |
| A 3.34 |
SD 4.8 |
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Hatthaka Alavaka Sutta. The bases of solidarity; true happiness. |
| A 3.35 |
*** |
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(Devaduta) Yama Sutta. |
| A 3.38 |
SD 5.16 |
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(19d) Sukhumala Sutta. The three intoxications (youth, health and life). |
| A 3.38 |
SD 63.7 |
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Sukhumala Sutta. The three intoxications (youth, health and life). |
| A 3.39 |
*** |
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Mada Sutta. |
| A 3.40 |
SD 27.3 |
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Adhipateyya Sutta. On the true priorities that bring liberation. |
| A 3.40 |
SD 3.14 |
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(14) Adhipateyya Sutta. The Buddha and the devas know our deeds. |
| A 3.40 |
SD 19.13 |
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(2) Adhipateyya Sutta. (Closing verse.) |
| A 3.53 |
SD 15.8a |
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(Sanditthika Dhamma) Brahmana Sutta. The nature of the Dharma. |
| A 3.54 |
SD 15.8b |
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Paribbajaka Brahmana Sutta. The purpose of the Dharma. |
| A 3.57 |
SD 22.12 |
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(Dana) Vacchagotta Sutta. Benefits of giving to those freed from mental hindrances. |
| A 3.58 |
*** |
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Tikanna Sutta. The one with the three true knowledges. |
| A 3.59 |
*** |
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(Tevijja) Janussoni Sutta. The one with the three true knowledges. |
| A 3.60 |
SD 16.10 |
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(Patihariya) Sangarava Sutta. The greatest miracle is education. |
| A 3.61 |
SD 6.8 |
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Tittayatana Sutta. The three wrong views regarding karma. |
| A 3.63 |
SD 21.1 |
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Venagapura Sutta. The Buddha’s qualities and virtues. |
| A 3.65 |
SD 35.4a SD 35.4b |
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Kesaputtiya Sutta, Kalama Sutta or Kesamuttiya(ya) Sutta. Doubt, moral virtue, and spiritual assurance.Kesaputtiya Sutta & MA 16. Comparative translation of Kesaputtiya Sutta (A 3.65) and Chinese Kalama Sutra (MA 16/T1n26.438b14) |
| A 3.66 |
SD 43.6 |
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Salha Sutta. The possibility of overcoming greed, hate and delusion. |
| A 3.67 |
SD 46.11 |
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Kathavatthu Sutta. Answering questions and qualities of a true Dharma speaker. |
| A 3.68 |
SD 16.4 |
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(Akusalamula) Aññatitthiya Sutta. The nature of the 3 unwholesome roots. |
| A 3.69 |
SD 18.2 |
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Mula Sutta. The roots of moral actions. |
| A 3.70 |
SD 4.18 |
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(Tad-ah’) Uposatha Sutta. Types of observance days. |
| A 3.71 |
SD 18.10 |
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Channa Paribbajaka Sutta. On overcoming the 3unwholesome roots. |
| A 3.74 |
*** |
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Nigantha Sutta. |
| A 3.76-77 |
SD 23.13 |
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Bhava Sutta 1-2. Karma. rebirth and existence. |
| A 3.80 |
SD 53.1 |
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(Ananda) Abhibhu Sutta. On parallel universes and Ananda’s surety of liberation. |
| A 3.81 |
SD 24.10b |
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(Gadrabha) Samana Sutta. Spiritual learning and growth through spiritual training. |
| A 3.85 |
SD 3.3 |
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(2) (Sekha) Uddesa Sutta. The three trainings and 4 kinds of saints. See Essays. |
| A 3.88 |
SD 24.10c |
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(Ti) Sikkha Sutta. The training of moral virtue, of mental concentration and of wisdom |
| A 3.92 |
SD 44.2 |
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Paviveka Sutta. |
| A 3.99 |
SD 3.5 |
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Lonaphala Sutta. How loving kindess can limit bad karma. |
| A 3.100a |
SD 19.11 |
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Pamsudhovaka Sutta. Refining our meditation practice. |
| A 3.100b |
SD 19.12 |
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Nimitta Sutta. Samadhi, effort and equanimity. |
| A 3.101 |
SD 14.6 |
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(Assada) Pubbe Sambodha Sutta. The world can never satisfy us completely.. |
| A 3.101 |
SD 13.1 |
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(4.2d) The Satipatthana Suttas. Introduction. Pubba Sutta. |
| A 3.102 |
SD 14.7 |
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(Loka) Assada Sutta. Escape from suffering is possible. |
| A 3.103 |
SD 37.3 |
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Runna Sutta. The way of the world is not for monastics. |
| A 3.115 |
*** |
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(Sikkha) Vipatti Sutta. On fulfilling the training. |
| A 3.116 |
*** |
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(Kamma) Vipatti Sutta. |
| A 3.123 |
SD 11.10 |
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Gotamaka Cetiya Sutta. Conclusion to the Mulapariyaya Sutta. |
| A 3.128 |
SD 19.4 |
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(Arahatta) Anuruddha Sutta. Anuruddha’s awakening. |
| A 3.134 |
SD 26.8 |
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Dhammaniyama Sutta or Uppada Sutta. The characteristics of impermanence, suffering and not-self. |
| A 4.10 |
SD 4.20 |
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(Abbha) Upakkilesa Sutta. Accepting money is an impurity for a monastic. |
| A 4.14 |
SD 10.2 |
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Cattaro Padhana Sutta. The four right efforts or the dynamics of spiritual growth. |
| A 4.21 |
SD 12.3 |
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Uruvela Sutta 1. Even the Buddha respects the Dharma. = S 6.2. |
| A 4.22 |
*** |
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Uruvela Sutta 2. |
| A 4.23 |
SD 15.7 |
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(2.1.2) (Tathâgata) Loka Sutta. The qualities of the Tathagata. |
| A 4.24 |
SD 62.2 |
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Kalakarama Sutta. |
| A 4.33 |
SD 42.10 |
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(Anicca) Siha Sutta. Even the gods fear impermanence. = S 22.78. |
| A 4.34 |
*** |
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Agga-p,pasada Sutta. |
| A 4.35 |
*** |
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Vassa,kara Sutta. |
| A 4.36 |
SD 36.13 |
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(Pada) Dona Sutta. The Buddha is one of a kind. |
| A 4.37 |
*** |
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Aparihana Sutta. |
| A 4.39 |
*** |
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Ujjaya Sutta. |
| A 4.41 |
SD 24.1 |
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Samadhibhavana Sutta. The discourse on the cultivation of Samadhi. |
| A 4.42 |
SD 46.12 |
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Pañha Vyakarana Sutta. The 4 ways of answering a question. |
| A 4.44 |
SD 3.16 |
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(Uggatasarira) Aggi Sutta. The three wholesome fires. |
| A 4.45 |
SD 7.2 |
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Rohitassa Sutta. The end of the world cannot be reached by going. |
| A 4.48 |
SD 58.3 |
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Visakha Sutta. Excellence in oration. |
| A 4.49 |
SD 16.11 |
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Vipallasa Sutta. Perverted perceptions, thoughts, and views. |
| A 4.53 |
*** |
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Samvasa Sutta 2. Types of marriages. |
| A 4.54 |
SD 64.11 |
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Samvasa Sutta 2.The ideal couple. |
| A 4.55 |
SD 5.1 |
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Samajivi Sutta 1. Living as ideal loving partners here and hereafter. |
| A 4.57 |
SD 22.13 |
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Suppavasa Sutta. Four blessings from giving food. |
| A 4.61 |
SD 37.12 |
|
Patta Kamma Sutta. |
| A 4.62 |
SD 2.2 |
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Anana Sutta or Ananya Sutta. The true benefits of Worldly happiness. |
| A 4.65 |
SD 3.14 |
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Rupa Sutta. The four measures of charisma. |
| A 4.77 |
SD 27.5a |
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(5.5.2) Acinteyya Sutta. The four unfathomable things. |
| A 4.85 |
SD 18.6 |
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(S 3.21) (Sankhitta) Puggala Sutta. Two kinds of decline & two kinds of progress. |
| A 4.87 |
SD 20.13 |
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Samanamacala Sutta 1. Four types of saints in terms of meditation attainment. |
| A 4.88 |
SD 20.14 |
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Samanamacala Sutta 2. Four types of noble saints according to fetters broken. |
| A 4.92 |
SD 14.12 |
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Thanani Sutta. How to truly know a person’s character. |
| A 4.95 |
SD 64.5 |
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Chavâlata Sutta. The one who benefits himself and others is the foremost. |
| A 4.96 |
SD 64.6 |
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Atta,hita Sutta 1. Restraining from the three unwholesome roots. |
| A 4.97 |
SD 64.7 |
|
Atta,hita Sutta 2. Personal and social benefits of spiritual learning. |
| A 4.98 |
SD 64.8 |
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Atta,hita Sutta 3. Four kinds of persons in terms of benefit (summary) |
| A 4.99 |
SD 64.9 |
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Atta,hita Sutta 4 or Atta,hita Sikkhapada Sutta. Friendship and moral virtue. |
| A 4.111 |
SD 15.7 |
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(3.6) Kesi Sutta. How the Buddha trains his disciples. Parable of the horse trainer. |
| A 4.111 |
SD 51.3 |
|
Kesi Sutta. How the Buddha trains his disciples. Parable of the horse trainer. |
| A 4.118 |
*** |
|
Samvega Sutta. |
| A 4.122 |
SD 47.9 |
|
Umi,bhaya Sutta. The dangers to monastic novices. |
| A 4.123 |
SD 23.8a |
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(Nanakarana) Puggala Sutta 1. Even gods go to hell; rebirth according to dhyana. |
| A 4.124 |
SD 23.8b |
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(Nanakarana) Puggala Sutta 2. Becoming a non-returner through dhyana. |
| A 4.125 |
SD 33.9 |
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(Nanakarana) Metta Sutta 1. Using the divine abodes to attain spiritual liberation. |
| A 4.126 |
SD 33.10 |
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(Nanakarana) Metta Sutta 2. Using the divine abodes to attain non-return. |
| A 4.127 |
*** |
|
Acchariya Sutta 1 (Tathagata). |
| A 4.128 |
SD 21.11 |
|
Acchariya Sutta 2 (Tathagata). Four marvels associated with the Buddha’s arising. |
| A 4.129 |
*** |
|
Acchariya Sutta 3 (Cakkavatti). |
| A 4.139 |
SD 46.10 |
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Dhamma,kathika Sutta. The qualities of the Dharma speaker. |
| A 4.143 |
SD 3.13 |
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(3.3) Ugghatitaññu Sutta. The four types of unawakened learners. |
| A 4.150 |
SD 6.7 |
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Sugata Vinaya Sutta. On the confusion regarding the Teaching. |
| A 4.157.1 |
SD 5.4 |
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(5) Roga Sutta (excerpt). Two kinds of illnesses: physical and mental. |
| A 4.157.1 |
*** |
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Roga Sutta. Two kinds of illnesses: physical and mental. |
| A 4.157.2 |
*** |
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Pabbajitassa Roga. The four diseases of the renunciant. |
| A 4.159 |
SD 10.14 |
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(Tanha) Bhikkhuni Sutta. Overcoming lust: fighting poison with poison. |
| A 4.160 |
SD 6.7 |
|
Sugata Vinaya Sutta. Four reasons for the disappearance of the Dharma. |
| A 4.161 |
SD 18.7 |
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(Sankhittta) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of spiritual progress (in brief). |
| A 4.162 |
SD 18.3 |
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(Vitthara) Patipada Sutta. Spiritual progress by way of the five faculties.. |
| A 4.163 |
*** |
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(Asubha) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms of foulness contemplation. |
| A 4.164 |
*** |
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(Khama) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms of patience (internal). |
| A 4.165 |
*** |
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(Khama) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms of patience (external). |
| A 4.166 |
*** |
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Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms |
| A 4.167 |
*** |
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Sariputta Moggallana Sutta 1. Moggall?na’s mode of progress. |
| A 4.168 |
*** |
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Sariputta Moggallana Sutta 2. S?riputta’s mode of progress. |
| A 4.169 |
*** |
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(Sasankhara) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms effort and time. |
| A 4.170 |
SD 41.5 |
|
(Yuganaddha) Patipada Sutta. The 4 modes of progress in terms calm and insight. |
| A 4.171 |
*** |
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Sañcetana Sutta. Karma: how it arises and ceases. |
| A 4.171 |
SD 31.2 |
|
Sañcetana Sutta (to Ananda): embedded in S 12.25 (Kammavada) Bhumija Sutta. |
| A 4.173 |
SD 28.4 |
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(4.5) (Sariputta) Patisambhida Sutta. Sariputta’s four analytic skills. |
| A 4.174 |
*** |
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(Cha Phassayatana) Kotthita Sutta. Proliferation through contact. |
| A 4.177 |
*** |
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(Dhatu) Rahula Sutta. |
| A 4.180 |
SD 3.1 |
|
(Mahâpadesa Sutta). The 4 great references. See under Essays. |
| A 4.184 |
SD 14.8 |
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Abhaya Sutta. Overcoming the fear of death. |
| A 4.187 |
SD 45.6 |
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(Sappurisâsappurisa) Vassakara Sutta. Who can really know others? |
| A 4.190 |
SD 15.10b |
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(Sangha) Uposatha Sutta. The spiritual benefits of being a noble disciple. |
| A 4.192 |
SD 14.12 |
|
Thanani Sutta. How to truly know a person’s character. |
| A 4.193 |
SD 45.8 |
|
Bhaddiya Sutta. |
| A 4.194 |
SD 56.6 |
|
SamugiyaSutta. |
| A 4.196 |
*** |
|
*** Sutta. *** |
| A 4.198 |
SD 56.7 |
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Attantapa Sutta. Practice that harms neither self or others. |
| A 4.199 |
SD 16.2 |
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(Vicarita) Tanha Sutta. The 108 thought-courses motivated by craving. |
| A 4.201 |
SD 47.3b |
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(Sappurisa) Sikkhapada Sutta. *** |
| A 4.232 |
SD 4.13 |
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(Vitthara) Kamma Sutta. Four types of karma in terms of their quality and result. |
| A 4.233 |
*** |
|
Sikha Moggallana Sutta. |
| A 4.240 |
SD 23.7 |
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(3) Sappurisanimsamsa Sutta. The benefits from a true individual. |
| A 4.240 |
SD 30.10 |
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(3.2) Sappurisanimsamsa Sutta. The benefits of a true individual. |
| A 4.255 |
SD 37.10 |
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(Ciratthita) Kula Sutta. Four things that make a wealthy family stand long. |
| A 5.2 |
SD 12.10 |
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Pañca Sekhabala Sutta. Qualities leading to arhathood. |
| A 5.17 |
*** |
|
Hita Sutta 1. |
| A 5.18 |
*** |
|
Hita Sutta 2. |
| A 5.19 |
*** |
|
Hita Sutta 3. |
| A 5.20 |
*** |
|
Hita Sutta 4. |
| A 5.23 |
*** |
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Upakkilesa Sutta. |
| A 5.26 |
SD 3.2 |
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Vimuttayatana Sutta. Opportunities to enter the path. See under Essays. |
| A 5.26 |
SD 21.5 |
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Vimuttayatana Sutta. Can liberation be won without meditation? |
| A 5.28 |
*** |
|
Pañcangika Sutta. |
| A 5.31 |
SD 22.14 |
|
Sumana Rajakumari Sutta. The levels of benefits for a giver. |
| A 5.32 |
*** |
|
Cundi Sutta. |
| A 5.33 |
*** |
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(Vitthara) Kilesa Sutta. The five mental hindrances. See S 46.33. |
| A 5.34 |
SD 45.2 |
|
(Saddha) Siha Sutta. |
| A 5.36 |
SD 22.15 |
|
Sappurisa Dana Sutta. The five occasions for giving. |
| A 5.39 |
SD 4.1 |
|
(Intro 1) Thana Putta Sutta. Why parents wish for a son. |
| A 5.41 |
SD 2.1 |
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Adiya Sutta. The best benefits of wealthy. |
| A 5.43 |
SD 47.2 |
|
Ittha Sutta. Success does not come through prayer or wishing. |
| A 5.43 |
SD 12.4 |
|
Ittha Sutta (abr). Success does not come through prayer or wishing. |
| A 5.48 |
SD 42.1 |
|
Alabbhaniya Thana Sutta. Five kinds of true reality that we must face. |
| A 5.55 |
*** |
|
Mata,putta Sutta. |
| A 5.56 |
SD 3.2 |
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(5.2) Vimuttayatana Sutta. Dharma-inspired joy as the basis for liberation. |
| A 5.57 |
SD 5.12 |
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(Abhinha,paccavekkhitabba) Thana Sutta. Five regular reflections for spiritual development. |
| A 5.63 |
SD 3.4 |
|
(3) (Savaka) Vaddhi Sutta. The fivefold growth of a male noble disciple. |
| A 5.64 |
SD 3.4 |
|
(4) (Savika) Vaddhi Sutta 2.The fivefold growth of a female noble disciple. |
| A 5.68 |
*** |
|
Dutiya Iddhi,pada Sutta. |
| A 5.73 |
SD 44.4 |
|
Pathama Dhamma,vihari Sutta. |
| A 5.74 |
SD 44.5 |
|
Dutiya Dhamma,vihari Sutta. |
| A 5.76 |
*** |
|
Yodhajiva Sutta. |
| A 5.77 |
*** |
|
Anagata,bhaya Sutta 1. On the urgency of spiritual attainment. |
| A 5.77 |
SD 1.10 |
|
(3.1) Anagata,bhaya Sutta 1 (excerpt). On the urgency of spiritual attainment. |
| A 5.78 |
*** |
|
Anagata,bhaya Sutta 2. On the urgency of spiritual practice. |
| A 5.78 |
SD 1.10 |
|
(3.2) Anagata,bhaya Sutta 2 (excerpt). On the urgency of spiritual practice. |
| A 5.79 |
*** |
|
Anagata,bhaya Sutta 3. On the decline of the monastic order. |
| A 5.79 |
SD 1.10 |
|
(3.3) Anagata,bhaya Sutta 3 (excerpt) . On the decline of the monastic order. |
| A 5.80 |
*** |
|
Anagata,bhaya Sutta 4. On the growing materialisn in the monastic order. |
| A 5.80 |
SD 1.10 |
|
(3.4) Anagatabhaya Sutta 4 (excerpt). On the growing materialisn in the monastic order. |
| A 5.88 |
SD 40a.16 |
|
(Ahita) Thera Sutta. Even famous teachers can have wrong views. |
| A 5.89 |
*** |
|
Sekha Sutta 1. |
| A 5.90 |
*** |
|
Sekha Sutta 2. |
| A 5.93 |
SD 4.1 |
|
Thana Putta Sutta. Reasons parents have for having a son. |
| A 5.97 |
*** |
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(Anapana,sati) Katha Sutta. |
| A 5.100 |
SD 54.9 |
|
Kakudha Thera Sutta. |
| A 5.101 |
SD 28.9a |
|
(3.1) Sarajja Sutta. The five qualities bringing intrepidity to a learner, |
| A 5.105 |
*** |
|
Phasu,vihara Sutta. |
| A 5.106 |
*** |
|
Asekha Sutta. |
| A 5.109 |
*** |
|
Catu-d,disa Sutta. |
| A 5.110 |
*** |
|
Arañña Sutta. |
| A 5.140 |
*** |
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Sota Sutta. |
| A 5.144 |
SD 2.12 |
|
Tikandaki Sutta. Dealing with repulsive and the unrepulsive. |
| A 5.148 |
SD 22.15 |
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Sappurisa Dana Sutta. True giving, wealth and their benefits. |
| A 5.151-153 |
SD 4.2-4.4 |
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Sammatta Niyama Suttas. How to prepare yourself for spiritual liberation. |
| A 5.159 |
SD 46.1 |
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(Dhammadesaka) Udayi Sutta. How to teach the Dharma. |
| A 5.161 |
SD 12.23 |
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Aghatapaivinaya Sutta 1. Anger management. |
| A 5.162 |
SD 39.6 |
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Aghata Pativinaya Sutta 2 . Anger management & karma. |
| A 5.166 |
SD 47.15 |
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(Sariputta) Nirodha Sutta. How a quarrelsome monk is dealt with. |
| A 5.174 |
SD 6.4 |
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Bhaya Vera Sutta. Disadvantages of breaking the five Precepts. |
| A 5.176 |
SD 19.8 |
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(Anathapindika) Piti Sutta. Lay followers, too, should go into solitary retreat. |
| A 5.179 |
SD 22.12 |
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Gihi Sutta. [See A 3.57 = SD 22.12] |
| A 5.180 |
SD 47.17 |
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Gavesi Sutta. Keeping the precepts leads to spiritual fulfillment. |
| A 5.191 |
*** |
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Sunakha Sutta. |
| A 5.192 |
SD 36.14 |
|
Dona Brahmana Sutta. Types of brahmins. |
| A 5.193 |
*** |
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(Manta) Sangarava Sutta. |
| A 5.199 |
SD 26.13 |
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Tanha Jalini Sutta. How craving manifests itself in 36 ways. |
| A 5.202 |
SD 3.2 |
|
Dhammassavanna Sutta. See under Essays. |
| A 5.225 |
*** |
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Kul’upaka Sutta 1. The 5 disavantages of a monk frequenting houses. |
| A 5.226 |
*** |
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Kul’upaka Sutta 2. The 5 dangers of a monk frequenting houses. |
| A 5.250 |
SD 3.14 |
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Puggalappasada Sutta. Dangers of wrong devotion. |
| A 6.7 |
*** |
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Chalanga Dana Sutta. The six-factored giving. |
| A 6.8 |
SD 14.14 |
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(4.2.1) Anuttariya Sutta 1. The six unsurpassables (in brief). |
| A 6.9 |
SD 24.8 |
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(2.2) (Sankhitta) Anussati Sutta. The 6 inspiring meditations that help the faith-inclined to gain access concentration. Explained in detail at A 6.25. |
| A 6.10 |
SD 15.3 |
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(Agataphala) Mahanama Sutta. The six recollections of the saints. |
| A 6.13 |
SD 60.2 |
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(Nissarana) Metta Sutta. |
| A 6.16 |
SD 5.2 |
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Nakula Sutta. How a wise loving wife counsels a dying husband. |
| A 6.25 |
*** |
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(Vitthara) Anussati Sutta. The 6 inspiring meditations that help the faith-inclined to gain access concentration. Summarized as A 6.9. |
| A 6.26 |
SD 13.1 |
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(5C.2) Sambadhokasa Sutta. The Satipatthana Suttas. The mind and the wholesome roots. |
| A 6.26 |
SD 15.6 |
|
Sambadhokasa Sutta. How to awaken as a lay follower. |
| A 6.29 |
SD 24.8 |
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(Anussatitthana) Udayi Sutta. The six bases of recollection. |
| A 6.30 |
SD 14.15 |
|
Anuttariya Sutta 2. Six supreme qualities conducive to awakening. |
| A 6.35 |
SD 23.16 |
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(1.2) Vijjabhagiya Dhamma Sutta. The things conducive to true knowledge. |
| A 6.36 |
SD 47.14 |
|
Vivada,mula Sutta. Six conditions that promote quarrels. |
| A 6.37 |
SD 22.1 |
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(Sumana) Dana Sutta. How to give with wholesome intentions. |
| A 6.38 |
SD 7.6 |
|
Attakari Sutta. Is there free will? |
| A 6.41 |
SD 17.2a |
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(7.2) (Sariputta) Darukkhandha Sutta. Interbeing of the four elements. |
| A 6.42 |
*** |
|
Nagita Sutta. |
| A 6.43 |
*** |
|
*** Sutta. |
| A 6.44 |
SD 3.2 |
|
Migasala Sutta: Measure not others. See under Essays. |
| A 6.44 |
SD 3.14 |
|
(Migasala Sutta). Measure not others. |
| A 6.45 |
SD 37.5 |
|
Ina Sutta. Karma is like debts and interests. |
| A 6.46 |
SD 4.6 |
|
(Dhamma,yogi Jhayi) Maha Cunda Sutta. Fellowship between scholars and meditators. |
| A 8.48 |
SD 5.3 |
|
Nakulamata Sutta. On how women can be reborn among the gods. |
| A 6.49 |
SD 19.2b |
|
Khema Sumana Sutta. The arhat has no notion of status. |
| A 6.53 |
*** |
|
(Paribhasaka) Dhammika Sutta. |
| A 6.54 |
*** |
|
(Akkosaka) Dhammika Sutta. |
| A 6.55 |
SD 20.12 |
|
Sona (Kolivisa) Sutta. How to balance our spiritual practice. |
| A 6.56 |
SD 23.4 |
|
(Gilana) Phagguna Sutta. Benefits of knowing the Dharma at the time of dying. |
| A 6.57 |
SD 23.5 |
|
Chalabhijati Sutta. We can rise above our own karma. |
| A 6.58 |
SD 61.1 |
|
Asava Sutta. |
| A 6.60 |
SD 51.3 |
|
Citta Hatthi,sariputta Sutta. |
| A 6.61 |
*** |
|
Parayana Sutta. |
| A 6.62 |
SD 61.5 |
|
Puris’indriya,ñana Sutta. The Buddha’s power of mind-reading. |
| A 6.63 |
SD 6.11 |
|
Nibbedhika Pariyaya Sutta. A novel application of the noble truths as an overview of the way to spiritual liberation. |
| A 6.** |
*** |
|
*** |
| A 6.71 |
*** |
|
Sakkhi,bhabba Sutta. |
| A 6.88 |
SD 48.5 |
|
Sussusa Sutta. How to benefit from the Dharma with certainty. |
| A 6.93 |
SD 12.14 |
|
Kiñci Sankhara Sutta. Things that one of right view would never do. |
| A 6.97 |
SD 3.3 |
|
(Sotapanna) Anisamsa Sutta. The 6 benefits of streamwinning. |
| A 6.98 |
SD 12.13 |
|
Anicca Sutta. How to be certain of the right path to liberation. |
| A 6.102 |
*** |
|
(Anisamsa) Anicca Sañña Sutta. Six advantages of perception of impermanence. |
| A 6.104 |
SD 19.13 |
|
(3) Atammaya Sutta. Six advantages of the perception of not-self. |
| A 6.107 |
SD 4.14 |
|
(1) Tidhamma Pahaniya Sutta. The 3 unwholesome roots are to be abandoned. |
| A 6.117 |
SD 13.1 |
|
(5) The Satipatthana Suttas. Introduction. Kayânupassa Sutta. |
| A 6.118 |
SD 13.1 |
|
(5) The Satipatthana Suttas. Introduction. Dhammânupassa Sutta. |
| A 6.121 |
SD 14.14 |
|
(4.2.2) (Raga) Anuttariya Sutta. Six factors for the direct knowing of lust. |
| A 7.5 |
SD 37.6 |
|
Ariya Dhana Sutta 1. The seven spiritual treasures: virtues of great assistance. (A 7.5-6 = SD 37.6) |
| A 7.6 |
SD 37.6 |
|
Ariya Dhana Sutta 2. The seven spiritual treasures: virtues of great assistance. (A 7.5-6 = SD 37.6) |
| A 7.11 |
*** |
|
Anusaya Sutta. |
| A 7.12 |
*** |
|
Anusaya Sutta. |
| A 7.15 |
SD 28.6 |
|
Udakûpama Sutta. The levels of spiritual commitment and attainment |
| A 7.18 |
SD 19.9 |
|
Niddasavatthu Sutta. The complete spiritual training in seven stages. |
| A 7.33 |
*** |
|
Aparihanaya Dhamma Sutta 1. |
| A 7.34 |
*** |
|
Aparihanaya Dhamma Sutta 2. |
| A 7.35 |
SD 64.3 |
|
Piya Mitta Sutta 1. Seven qualities of a worthy friend. |
| A 7.36 |
SD 64.4 |
|
Piya Mitta Sutta 2. Seven qualities of a worthy friend. |
| A 7.39 |
SD 19.10 |
|
(Sariputta) Niddasa,vatthu Sutta. The complete spiritual training. |
| A 7.43 |
SD 3.16 |
|
(Intro) (Satta) Aggi Sutta. The seven fires. |
| A 7.46 |
SD 15.4 |
|
(Vitthara) Satta Sañña Sutta. Seven meditation methods leading to the Deathless. |
| A 7.47 |
SD 21.9 |
|
Methuna Sutta. The seven bonds of sexuality. |
| A 7.48 |
SD 8.7 |
|
Saññoga Sutta. On sexuality and disengagement. |
| A 7.49 |
SD 2.3 |
|
Dana Mahapphala Sutta. On the best motivation for giving. |
| A 7.53 |
SD 54.5 |
|
(Brahma) Tissa Sutta. The knowledge of the gods are limited. |
| A 7.54 |
SD 22.16 |
|
Dana Siha Sutta. The visible fruits of giving & general S?ha’s lion roar [previously SD 45.3] |
| A 7.58 |
SD 4.11 |
|
Pacala Sutta. Eight ways of overcoming drowsiness. |
| A 7.58a |
SD 2.11a |
|
(Punna) Metta Sutta. The spiritual benefit of lovingkindness meditation. |
| A 7.59 |
SD 90.3 |
|
Bhariya Sutta. Seven kinds of wives. |
| A 7.60 |
*** |
|
Kodhana Sutta. [see SD 31.5 Intro] |
| A 7.62 |
SD 67.3 |
|
(Satta) Suriya Sutta. The end of the universe and its significance. |
| A 7.64 |
SD 30.10 |
|
Dhammaññu Sutta. The qualities of the true individual. |
| A 7.65 |
*** |
|
Paricchatakupama Sutta. |
| A 7.67 |
SD 15.2 |
|
Bhavana Sutta. How to meditate. = Vasijata Sutta (S 22.101) |
| A 7.68 |
*** |
|
Aggi-k,khandhûpama Sutta. |
| A 7.70 |
SD 16.17 |
|
Araka Sutta. Life is short: it’s time to awaken. |
| A 8.1 |
SD 30.6 |
|
Attha Mettanisamsa Sutta. The 8 benefits of lovingkindness cultivation. |
| A 8.5 |
SD 42.2a |
|
(Sankhitta) Lokadhamma Sutta. The eight uncertainties of life. |
| A 8.6 |
SD 42.2b |
|
(Vitthara) Lokadhamma Sutta. The eight uncertainties of life. |
| A 8.8 |
*** |
|
Uttara Sutta. *** |
| A 8.9 |
*** |
|
Nanda Sutta. *** |
| A 8.11 |
*** |
|
*** |
| A 8.12 |
SD 71.5 |
|
(Licchavi) Siha Sutta. The conversion of general S?ha. |
| A 8.14 |
SD 7.9 |
|
Khalunka Sutta. Psychological defence mechanisms. |
| A 8.16 |
SD 46.7 |
|
Duta Sutta. The qualities of a messenger or counsellor. |
| A 8.20 |
SD 59.2 |
|
(Samudda) Uposatha Sutta 1. The parable of the great ocean. = U5.5. |
| A 8.21 |
SD 70.3 |
|
(Vesalika) Ugga Sutta. *** |
| A 8.22 |
*** |
|
(Hatthi,gamaka) Ugga Sutta. *** |
| A 8.25 |
SD 6.3 |
|
(Upasaka) Mahanama Sutta. What makes a lay follower? |
| A 8.26 |
*** |
|
(Upasaka) Jivaka Sutta. |
| A 8.30 |
SD 19.5 |
|
Anuruddha Mahavitakka Sutta. The joy of the spiritual life. |
| A 8.31-33 |
SD 6.6 |
|
(Attha) Dana Sutta (SD 6.6a). On the motives behind giving. (A 8.31-33 = SD 6.6) |
| A 8.32 |
SD 6.6b |
|
Dana Sutta 2. Faith, moral shame, generosity. (A 8.31-33 = SD 6.6) |
| A 8.33 |
SD 6.6c |
|
Dana Vatthu Sutta. The motives behind giving. (A 8.31-33 = SD 6.6) |
| A 8.35 |
SD 23.12 |
|
Danûpapatti Sutta. The morally virtuous who give can choose their rebirth. |
| A 8.36 |
SD 22.17 |
|
Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta. Benefits of practicing giving,moral virtue and meditation |
| A 8.37 |
SD 23.7 |
|
(3.1) (Sankhitta) Sappurisadana Sutta. The giving of a true individual (in brief). |
| A 8.37 |
*** |
|
(Sankhitta) Sappurisa,dana Sutta. The giving of a true individual (in brief). |
| A 8.38 |
SD 23.7 |
|
(3.1) Sappurisa Sutta. The qualities of the true lay individual. |
| A 8.38 |
SD 30.10 |
|
(3.2) Sappurisa Sutta. The true individual benefits everyone. |
| A 8.40 |
SD 6.5 |
|
Sabbalahusa Sutta. The result of breaking the precepts. |
| A 8.48 |
SD 5.3 |
|
Nakulamata Sutta. How women can be reborn amongst the devas. |
| A 8.54 |
SD 5.10 |
|
Dighajanu Sutta or Vyagghapajja Sutta. The layman’s welfare. |
| A 8.59 |
SD 15.10a |
|
Atthapuggala Sutta. Recollection of the 9 virtues of the Noble Sangha. |
| A 8.62 |
SD 46.5 |
|
Alam Sutta. The qualities of a Dharma worker. |
| A 8.63 |
SD 46.6 |
|
Sankhitta Dhamma Sutta. The disciples’s training (in brief). |
| A 8.64 |
*** |
|
Gaya Sutta. The Bodhisattva’s vision of light. |
| A 8.70 |
*** |
|
Bhumi,cala Sutta. *** |
| A 8.73 |
SD 48.5 |
|
Marana Sati Sutta 1. *** |
| A 8.74 |
SD 48.6 |
|
Marana Sati Sutta 2. *** |
| A 8.86 |
*** |
|
Yasa Sutta. |
| A 9.1 |
** |
|
Sambodha,pakkhika Dhamma Sutta. *** |
| A 9.3 |
SD 34.2 |
|
Meghiya Sutta. Spiritual friendship is conducive to mental development. = U 4.1 |
| A 9.4 |
*** |
|
Nandaka Sutta. *** |
| A 9.5 |
SD 2.21 |
|
Sangaha Bala Sutta. How to free yourself from five common fears. |
| A 9.11 |
SD 28.2a |
|
Vuttha Vassavasa Sutta or Vuttha Sutta or Nada Sutta or Sihanada Sutta . On humility in spiritual friendship. |
| A 9.12 |
SD 3.3(3) |
|
Saupadisesa Sutta. The 9 types of sekha saints. See under Essays, SD 3.3(3). |
| A 9.13 |
*** |
|
(Kamma) Maha Kotthita Sutta. The reward of the holy life is not good karma, but liberation. |
| A 9.15 |
SD 29.15 |
|
Ganda Sutta. The nine bodily openings. |
| A 9.17 |
SD 37.11 |
|
(Navaka Upagantabba) Kula Sutta. Nine conditions when a family may be approached. |
| A 9.20 |
SD 16.6 |
|
Velama Sutta. On right giving and the highest thought. |
| A 9.24 |
*** |
|
Nava Sattavasa Sutta. *** |
| A 9.34 |
SD 55.1 |
|
(Sariputta) Nibbana Sutta. Nirvana is happiness beyond feeling. |
| A 9.35 |
SD 24.3 |
|
Pabbateyya Gavi Sutta or Gavi Upama Sutta. How to progress into the dhyanas. |
| A 9.36 |
SD 33.8 |
|
(Asava-k,khaya) Jhana Sutta. The dhyanas leading to spiritual liberation. |
| A 9.38 |
SD 35.2 |
|
Lokayatika Brahmana Sutta. The world’s end cannot be reached by going. |
| A 9.42 |
SD 33.2 |
|
(Pañcala,canda) Sambadha Sutta. The Buddha is the discoverer of dhyana. |
| A 9.68 |
SD 2.20 |
|
Panca Gati Sutta. The 5 realms of sentient existence. |
| A 10.2 |
SD 41.6 |
|
Cetanakaraniya Sutta. Spirituality arises naturally with moral virtue. |
| A 10.29 |
SD 16.15 |
|
Kosala Sutta 1. Even the best or highest, except nirvana, is impermanent. |
| A 10.30 |
*** |
|
Kosala Sutta 2. *** |
| A 10.48 |
*** |
|
Pabbajita Abhinha Sutta. *** |
| A 10.51 |
SD 5.13 |
|
(Sattha) Sacitta Sutta. On self-review. |
| A 10.55 |
SD 43.5 |
|
Parihana Sutta. On spiritual decline and spiritual growth. |
| A 10.60 |
SD 19.16 |
|
Girimananda Sutta. The 10 meditations for the sick. |
| A 10.61 |
SD 31.10 |
|
(Ahara) Avijja Sutta. Conditions giving rise to ignorance and to liberation. |
| A 10.62 |
SD 31.11 |
|
(Ahara) Tanha Sutta. Conditions giving rise to craving and to liberation. |
| A 10.63 |
SD 3.3(1.2) |
|
Nittha Sutta. Five kinds of saints. See under Essays. |
| A 10.67 |
*** |
|
Nalaka,pana Sutta 1. *** |
| A 10.68 |
*** |
|
Nalaka,pana Sutta 2. *** |
| A 10.76 |
SD 2.4 |
|
(Abhabba) Tayodhamma Sutta. Why and how to practice the spiritual life. |
| A 10.78 |
*** |
|
(Asaddhamma) Nigantha Sutta. *** |
| A 10.86 |
SD 12.15 |
|
Aññâdhikarana Sutta. Mere book learning does not lead to liberation. |
| A 10.92 |
*** |
|
Bhaya Vera S (A 10.92/5:182-184) = Pañca Vera S (S 55.28/5:387-389). |
| A 10.93 |
*** |
|
(Anathapindika) Ditthi Sutta. |
| A 10.99 |
SD 30.9 |
|
(Durabhisambhava) Upali Sutta. Upali is advised not to live the solitary forest life. |
| A 10.117 |
SD 18.7 |
|
(8.2) (Kammapatha) Sangarava Sutta. The river-banks as the courses of action. |
| A 10.169 |
SD 18.7 |
|
(8.2) (Magga) Sangarava Sutta. The river-banks as the eightfold path. |
| A 10.174 |
SD 15.11 |
|
(1) Kamma Nidana Sutta. The negative root causes of karma. |
| A 10.174 |
SD 18.8 |
|
(Akusala) Kamma Nidana Sutta. The negative root causes of karma. |
| A 10.175 |
*** |
|
Cunda (Kammara,puta) Sutta. |
| A 10.177 |
SD 2.6a |
|
Saddha Janussoni Sutta. Who can benefit from dedication of merits? |
| A 10.200 |
*** |
|
Niraya Sagga Sutta 1. |
| A 10.201 |
*** |
|
Niraya Sagga Sutta 2. |
| A 10.205 |
SD 39.7 |
|
Samsappaniya Pariyaya Sutta. Karma is like the crawling of an infant. |
| A 10.206 |
SD 3.9 |
|
(Kusalâkusala) Sañcetanika Sutta 1. How karma is destroyed. = A 10.208. |
| A 10.207 |
SD [3.9] |
|
(Kusalâkusala) Sañcetanika Sutta 2 = A 10.206. |
| A 10.208 |
SD 2.10 |
|
(Karajakaya) Brahmavihara Sutta or Karajakaya Sutta. How to become God-like. |
| A 11.10 |
*** |
|
Saddha Sutta. |
| A 11.11 |
*** |
|
Moranivapa Sutta. |
| A 11.15 |
*** |
|
Subhuti Sutta. |
| A 11.16 |
SD 2.15 |
|
Ekadasa Mettanisamsa Sutta. The 11 benefits of cultivating lovingkindness. |
| A 11.17 |
SD 41.2 |
|
Dasama Gahapati Sutta = Atthaka,nagara Sutta (M 52). |
| A 11.18 |
*** |
|
Gopalaka Sutta. |