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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
Iti 92 · uttaka 92
Buddhism

Iti 92 · uttaka 92

Itivuttaka · Iti 92. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 7:18 · Firewood-gathering (Kaṭṭhahāraka Sutta)
Buddhism

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

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 15:2 · Udāyin
Buddhism

Thag 15:2 · Udāyin

Theragāthā · Thag 15:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 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
Iti 91 · uttaka 91
Buddhism

Iti 91 · uttaka 91

Itivuttaka · Iti 91. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:17 · The Builder (Navakammika Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:17 · The Builder (Navakammika Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 14:2 · Godatta
Buddhism

Thag 14:2 · Godatta

Theragāthā · Thag 14:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 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
Iti 90 · uttaka 90
Buddhism

Iti 90 · uttaka 90

Itivuttaka · Iti 90. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:16 · Contradiction (Paccanika Sutta)

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

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Thag 14:1 · Revata’s Farewell
Buddhism

Thag 14:1 · Revata’s Farewell

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

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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.

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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
Iti 89 · uttaka 89
Buddhism

Iti 89 · uttaka 89

Itivuttaka · Iti 89. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 7:14 · Very Rich (Mahāsāla Sutta)

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

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Thag 12:2 · Sunīta the Outcaste
Buddhism

Thag 12:2 · Sunīta the Outcaste

Theragāthā · Thag 12:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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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
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