The Buddha

SN 7:12 · Udaya (Udaya Sutta)

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

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

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The Buddha describes progressive stages of meditative emptiness, moving through perceptions toward an unshakable, undistorted dwelling of mind.

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AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)

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

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Iti 89 · uttaka 89

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Itivuttaka · Iti 89. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)

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

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

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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 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)

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

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

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Ānanda recounts the marvelous events surrounding the Buddha's conception, birth, and early life as signs of his awakened nature.

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SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)

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

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Iti 90 · uttaka 90

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Itivuttaka · Iti 90. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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AN 3:109 · No Satiation (Atitta Sutta)

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Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:109. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 91 · uttaka 91

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Itivuttaka · Iti 91. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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

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The gradual taming of an untrained mind is compared to the training of a wild elephant, step by careful step.

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SN 7:17 · The Builder (Navakammika Sutta)

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Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:17. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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AN 3:110 · The Peak of the Roof (Kuta Sutta)

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Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:110. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 92 · uttaka 92

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Itivuttaka · Iti 92. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:18 · Firewood-gathering (Kaṭṭhahāraka Sutta)

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Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 7:18. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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MN 126 · To Bhūmija (Bhūmija Sutta)

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Right view and the eightfold path, not mere wishing or aspiration, are shown as the true condition for the fruits of the holy life.

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AN 3:112 · Causes (1) (Nidāna Sutta)

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Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:112. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 93 · uttaka 93

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Itivuttaka · Iti 93. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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