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Sutta Piṭaka

The Discourse Basket of the Pali Canon — the Buddha's teachings, gathered in five Nikāyas.

SN 1:21 · A Sword (Satti Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 1:21 · A Sword (Satti Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:21. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Khp 9 · Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta — Goodwill
Buddhism

Khp 9 · Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta — Goodwill

Khuddakapāṭha · Khp 9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thig 5:2 · Vimalā, the Former Courtesan
Buddhism

Thig 5:2 · Vimalā, the Former Courtesan

Therīgāthā · Thig 5:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 1:16 · Belaṭṭhasīsa
Buddhism

Thag 1:16 · Belaṭṭhasīsa

Theragāthā · Thag 1:16. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Snp 1:9 · 1:9 Hemavata
Buddhism

Snp 1:9 · 1:9 Hemavata

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 1:9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Ud 1:9 · Ascetics (Jaṭila Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 1:9 · Ascetics (Jaṭila Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 1:9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Dhp 09 · Evil
Buddhism

Dhp 09 · Evil

Kamma's slow ripening: hastening toward good deeds and shunning evil, since small unwholesome acts accumulate like drops filling a jar.

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MN 12 · The Great Lion’s Roar Discourse (Mahāsīhanāda Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 12 · The Great Lion’s Roar Discourse (Mahāsīhanāda Sutta)

In reply to a disparaging former disciple, the Buddha details his unique powers, confidences, and ascetic attainments as a Tathāgata.

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DN 22 · The Great Establishing of Mindfulness Discourse (Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta)
Buddhism

DN 22 · The Great Establishing of Mindfulness Discourse (Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta)

Presents the four frames of reference—body, feelings, mind, and mental qualities—as the path for establishing mindfulness toward awakening.

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AN 1:347 · The Taste of the Goal (Attharasa Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 1:347 · The Taste of the Goal (Attharasa Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 1:347. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Iti 8 · uttaka 8
Buddhism

Iti 8 · uttaka 8

Itivuttaka · Iti 8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 1:20 · About Samiddhi (Samiddhi Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 1:20 · About Samiddhi (Samiddhi Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:20. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Khp 8 · Nidhi Kaṇḍa — The Reserve Fund
Buddhism

Khp 8 · Nidhi Kaṇḍa — The Reserve Fund

Khuddakapāṭha · Khp 8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thig 3:5 · Ubbiri
Buddhism

Thig 3:5 · Ubbiri

Therīgāthā · Thig 3:5. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Thag 1:14 · Vanavaccha’s pupil
Buddhism

Thag 1:14 · Vanavaccha’s pupil

Theragāthā · Thag 1:14. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Snp 1:8 · 1:8 Goodwill
Buddhism

Snp 1:8 · 1:8 Goodwill

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 1:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Ud 1:8 · Saṅgāmaji (Saṅgāmaji Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 1:8 · Saṅgāmaji (Saṅgāmaji Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 1:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Dhp 08 · Thousands
Buddhism

Dhp 08 · Thousands

One meaningful word outweighing a thousand empty ones, and conquering oneself as the greatest of all victories.

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MN 11 · The Shorter Lion’s Roar Discourse (Cūḷasīhanāda Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 11 · The Shorter Lion’s Roar Discourse (Cūḷasīhanāda Sutta)

Distinguishes the Buddha's teaching from rivals' through its account of views of self and its full comprehension of all forms of clinging.

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DN 21 · Sakka’s Questions (Excerpt) (Sakka-pañha Sutta)
Buddhism

DN 21 · Sakka’s Questions (Excerpt) (Sakka-pañha Sutta)

Sakka, king of the devas, asks the Buddha to trace conflict, envy, and stinginess back to their root causes in craving.

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