Mahāvagga

Collections of Numbered Discourses

Collections of 'numbered' or 'numerical' discourses and other related texts.

Titthāyatanasutta

AN 3.61
Sectarian Tenets

The beliefs that everything is caused by past karma, by a creator God, or by chance all lead to inaction. The Buddha teaches dependent origination.

Bhayasutta

AN 3.62
Perils

Perils that tear mothers and children apart.

Venāgapurasutta

AN 3.63
At Venāgapura

The high and luxurious beds that the Buddha uses.

Sarabhasutta

AN 3.64
With Sarabha

A recently disrobed monk boasts of knowing everything about the Buddha’s teaching.

Kesamuttisutta

AN 3.65
With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta

How to navigate among different spiritual opinions.

Sāḷhasutta

AN 3.66
With Sāḷha and His Friend

How to navigate among different spiritual opinions.

Kathāvatthusutta

AN 3.67
Topics of Discussion

Assessing whether someone is fit to hold a discussion.

Aññatitthiyasutta

AN 3.68
Followers of Other Paths

The differences between greed, hate, and delusion.

Akusalamūlasutta

AN 3.69
Unskillful Roots

Unwholesome roots create unwholesome actions, and lead to suffering.

Uposathasutta

AN 3.70
Sabbath

The uposatha observance day of the cowherds, the Jains, and the Buddha.