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Ud 3:2 · Nanda (Nanda Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 3:2 · Nanda (Nanda Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 3:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 5 min read
Dhp 22 · Hell
Buddhism

Dhp 22 · Hell

The grave consequences of lying, immoral conduct, and adultery, which lead the heedless toward a hellish rebirth.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
Iti 24 · uttaka 24
Buddhism

Iti 24 · uttaka 24

Itivuttaka · Iti 24. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 1:63 · Craving (Taṇhā Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 1:63 · Craving (Taṇhā Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:63. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thig 6:6 · Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī
Buddhism

Thig 6:6 · Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī

Therīgāthā · Thig 6:6. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 1:41 · Sirivaḍḍha
Buddhism

Thag 1:41 · Sirivaḍḍha

Theragāthā · Thag 1:41. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 2:9 · 2:9 With What Virtue?
Buddhism

Snp 2:9 · 2:9 With What Virtue?

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 2:9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
Ud 3:1 · Kamma (Kamma Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 3:1 · Kamma (Kamma Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 3:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Dhp 21 · Miscellany
Buddhism

Dhp 21 · Miscellany

Renunciation, arahantship, and the vigilant mindfulness of the Buddha's awakened disciples, contrasted with the heedless pursuit of harmful ease.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
Iti 23 · uttaka 23
Buddhism

Iti 23 · uttaka 23

Itivuttaka · Iti 23. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 1:62 · The Mind (Citta Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 1:62 · The Mind (Citta Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:62. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thig 6:5 · Anopamā, the Millionaire’s Daughter
Buddhism

Thig 6:5 · Anopamā, the Millionaire’s Daughter

Therīgāthā · Thig 6:5. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 1:39 · Tissa
Buddhism

Thag 1:39 · Tissa

Theragāthā · Thag 1:39. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 2:8 · 2:8 A Boat
Buddhism

Snp 2:8 · 2:8 A Boat

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 2:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Ud 2:10 · Bhaddiya Kāḷigodha (Kāḷigodha Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 2:10 · Bhaddiya Kāḷigodha (Kāḷigodha Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 2:10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Dhp 20 · The Path
Buddhism

Dhp 20 · The Path

The Noble Eightfold Path as the sole route to liberation, and the three marks of impermanence, suffering, and not-self.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
MN 26 · The Noble Search (Ariyapariyesana Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 26 · The Noble Search (Ariyapariyesana Sutta)

The distinction between the ignoble search for what is subject to aging and death and the noble search for the unborn, unaging Nibbana, recounting the Buddha's renunciation and awakening.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 22 min read
Iti 22 · uttaka 22
Buddhism

Iti 22 · uttaka 22

Itivuttaka · Iti 22. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
SN 1:59 · Companion (Dutiya Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 1:59 · Companion (Dutiya Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:59. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thig 6:4 · Sujātā
Buddhism

Thig 6:4 · Sujātā

Therīgāthā · Thig 6:4. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
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