Pali
MN 14 · The Lesser Mass of Stress (Cūḷa Dukkhakkhandha Sutta)
Explains to Mahānāma why greed, aversion, and delusion still arise despite intellectual understanding, and critiques self-mortification as purification.
DN 29 · The Inspiring Discourse (Pāsādika Sutta)
Addresses how to handle schism and dispute after a teacher's death, and what marks a complete, trustworthy Dhamma-Vinaya.
AN 2:2 · Exertions (Padhāna Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 2:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Iti 10 · uttaka 10—13
Itivuttaka · Iti 10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
SN 1:25 · An Arahant (Arahanta Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:25. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thig 5:4 · Nandā’s Vision
Therīgāthā · Thig 5:4. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thag 1:18 · Siṅgālapitar
Theragāthā · Thag 1:18. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Snp 1:10 · 1:10 Āḷavaka
Sutta Nipāta · Snp 1:10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Ud 1:10 · Bāhiya (Bāhiya Sutta)
Udāna · Ud 1:10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Dhp 10 · The Rod
Nonviolence toward all beings, since everyone trembles at violence and fears death just as oneself does.
MN 13 · The Great Mass of Stress (Mahā Dukkhakkhandha Sutta)
Examines the allure, drawback, and escape from sensuality, form, and feeling, surpassing rival ascetics' partial understanding of craving.
DN 26 · The Wheel-turning Emperor (Excerpt) (Cakkavatti Sutta)
A narrative of moral decline shortening human lifespans over generations, and virtue's future restoration under a coming Buddha.
AN 2:1 · Penalties (Vajja Sutta)
Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 2:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Iti 9 · uttaka 9
Itivuttaka · Iti 9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
SN 1:21 · A Sword (Satti Sutta)
Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1:21. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Khp 9 · Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta — Goodwill
Khuddakapāṭha · Khp 9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thig 5:2 · Vimalā, the Former Courtesan
Therīgāthā · Thig 5:2. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Thag 1:16 · Belaṭṭhasīsa
Theragāthā · Thag 1:16. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Snp 1:9 · 1:9 Hemavata
Sutta Nipāta · Snp 1:9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
Ud 1:9 · Ascetics (Jaṭila Sutta)
Udāna · Ud 1:9. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.