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MN 138 · An Analysis of the Statement (Uddesa-vibhaṅga Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 138 · An Analysis of the Statement (Uddesa-vibhaṅga Sutta)

Guarding consciousness so it is neither scattered outward toward objects nor fixated inward, cutting the seed of future birth and stress.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 9 min read
MN 137 · An Analysis of the Six Sense-Media (Saḷāyatana-vibhaṅga Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 137 · An Analysis of the Six Sense-Media (Saḷāyatana-vibhaṅga Sutta)

The six sense media and the two kinds of feeling, renunciation-based and household-based, distinguishing which forms of distress and joy serve the path.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 10 min read
AN 3:121 · Purities (1) (Soceyya Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:121 · Purities (1) (Soceyya Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:121. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 136 · The Greater Analysis of Action (Mahā Kamma-vibhaṅga Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 136 · The Greater Analysis of Action (Mahā Kamma-vibhaṅga Sutta)

A fuller account of kamma correcting simplistic views, showing how present conduct, intention, and prior results interweave in producing outcomes.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 13 min read
AN 3:117 · Imperturbable (Aneñjaka Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:117 · Imperturbable (Aneñjaka Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:117. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
MN 135 · The Shorter Analysis of Action (Cūḷa Kamma-vibhaṅga Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 135 · The Shorter Analysis of Action (Cūḷa Kamma-vibhaṅga Sutta)

Why human beings differ in lifespan, health, beauty, status, and wealth: the law that beings are owners and heirs of their own actions.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 9 min read
AN 3:116 · Immeasurable (Appameyya Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:116 · Immeasurable (Appameyya Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:116. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
AN 3:115 · Rare (Dullabha Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:115 · Rare (Dullabha Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:115. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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AN 3:113 · Causes (2) (Nidāna Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:113 · Causes (2) (Nidāna Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:113. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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AN 3:112 · Causes (1) (Nidāna Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:112 · Causes (1) (Nidāna Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
AN 3:110 · The Peak of the Roof (Kuta Sutta)
Buddhism

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

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
MN 126 · To Bhūmija (Bhūmija Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 126 · To Bhūmija (Bhūmija Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 11 min read
AN 3:109 · No Satiation (Atitta Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:109 · No Satiation (Atitta Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 125 · The Level of the Tamed (Dantabhūmi Sutta)
Buddhism

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

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 17 min read
AN 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:106 · Allure (2) (Assāda Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 123 · Amazing & Astounding Qualities (Acchariy’abbhūtadhamma Sutta)
Buddhism

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

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 7 min read
AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:105 · Allure (1) (Assāda Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 122 · The Greater Discourse on Emptiness (Mahā Suññata Sutta)
Buddhism

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

Practical guidance on developing, sustaining, and safeguarding a meditative dwelling in emptiness, and on proper conduct toward one's teacher.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 15 min read
AN 3:104 · Before (Pubbe Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:104 · Before (Pubbe Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:104. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 121 · The Shorter Discourse on Emptiness (Cūḷa Suññata Sutta)
Buddhism

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

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 8 min read
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