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Piyadassi Thera

Piyadassi Thera — Sri Lankan monk, preacher, and translator.

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DN 32 · Discourse on Atanatiya (Atanatiya Sutta)

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A protective verse (paritta) taught by the four guardian deities for monks' safety from harmful spirits, later chanted for protection.

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MN 116 · The Discourse at Isigili (Isigili Sutta)

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The mountain Isigili and the many paccekabuddhas (silent buddhas) who once dwelt there, whom the Buddha names and honors.

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SN 1.6 · Discourse on Downfall (Parabhava Sutta)

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Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 1.6. Translated by Piyadassi Thera.

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SN 46.16 · Ill (Gilana Sutta)

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Saṁyutta Nikāya · SN 46.16. Translated by Piyadassi Thera.

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