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Thag 1:101 · Belaṭṭhkāni
Buddhism

Thag 1:101 · Belaṭṭhkāni

Theragāthā · Thag 1:101. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 3:12 · 3:12 The Contemplation of Dualities
Buddhism

Snp 3:12 · 3:12 The Contemplation of Dualities

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 3:12. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 14 min read
Ud 4:8 · Sundarī (Sundarī Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 4:8 · Sundarī (Sundarī Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 4:8. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 5 min read
MN 49 · The Brahmā Invitation (Brahma-nimantanika Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 49 · The Brahmā Invitation (Brahma-nimantanika Sutta)

The Buddha confronts the Brahmā Baka's delusion of eternal supremacy and outwits Māra's attempts to keep beings trapped in wrong view.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 18 min read
AN 3:20 · The Shopkeeper (Pāpaṇika Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:20 · The Shopkeeper (Pāpaṇika Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:20. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 2 min read
Iti 40 · uttaka 40
Buddhism

Iti 40 · uttaka 40

Itivuttaka · Iti 40. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 3:1 · Young (Dahara Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 3:1 · Young (Dahara Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 3:1. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 1:100 · Devasabha
Buddhism

Thag 1:100 · Devasabha

Theragāthā · Thag 1:100. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 3:11 · 3:11 Nālaka
Buddhism

Snp 3:11 · 3:11 Nālaka

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 3:11. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 6 min read
Ud 4:7 · Sāriputta (Sāriputta Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 4:7 · Sāriputta (Sāriputta Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 4:7. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 48 · In Kosambī (Kosambiyā Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 48 · In Kosambī (Kosambiyā Sutta)

Six qualities for harmony among quarreling monks, and the four factors of stream-entry realized through direct knowledge of dependent origination.

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AN 3:15 · The Chariot Maker (Pacetana Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:15 · The Chariot Maker (Pacetana Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:15. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Iti 39 · uttaka 39
Buddhism

Iti 39 · uttaka 39

Itivuttaka · Iti 39. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
SN 2:26 · Rohitassa the Deva’s Son (Rohitassa Sutta)
Buddhism

SN 2:26 · Rohitassa the Deva’s Son (Rohitassa Sutta)

Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 2:26. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 3 min read
Thag 1:95 · Cakkhupāla
Buddhism

Thag 1:95 · Cakkhupāla

Theragāthā · Thag 1:95. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Snp 3:10 · 3:10 Kokālika
Buddhism

Snp 3:10 · 3:10 Kokālika

Sutta Nipāta · Snp 3:10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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Ud 4:6 · Piṇḍola (Piṇḍola Sutta)
Buddhism

Ud 4:6 · Piṇḍola (Piṇḍola Sutta)

Udāna · Ud 4:6. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
MN 45 · The Shorter Discourse on Taking on Practices (Cūḷa Dhammasamādāna Sutta)
Buddhism

MN 45 · The Shorter Discourse on Taking on Practices (Cūḷa Dhammasamādāna Sutta)

Four ways of undertaking practices, classed by whether they are pleasant or painful now and yield pleasure or pain later, favoring present hardship for future good.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 7 min read
AN 3:10 · Impurities (Mala Sutta)
Buddhism

AN 3:10 · Impurities (Mala Sutta)

Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 3:10. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA) · · 1 min read
Iti 38 · uttaka 38
Buddhism

Iti 38 · uttaka 38

Itivuttaka · Iti 38. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

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