Sumanasutta
With Sumanā
Princess Sumanā asks the Buddha about the karmic results of generosity, when other qualities are equal.
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Cundīsutta
With Cundī
Princess Cundī asks the Buddha about the best kind of confidence.
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Uggahasutta
With Uggaha
Uggaha invites the Buddha for a meal, and asks him to advise his daughters, who about about to be married.
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Sīhasenāpatisutta
With General Sīha
The Buddha teaches General Sīha the benefits which he can see for himself in this life, and those in the next life, which he must take on faith.
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Dānānisaṁsasutta
The Benefits of Giving
Five benefits of generosity for lay people.
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Kāladānasutta
Timely Gifts
Gifts at the right time, in a appropriate way. The verses are the classic <i lang='pi' translate='no'>kāladāna</i> blessing.
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Bhojanasutta
Food
Give and you shall receive. The verses are a classic blessing, beginning with <i lang='pi' translate='no'>Āyudo balado dhīro</i>.
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Saddhasutta
Faith
When someone is a donor, they reap the benefits of association with the Saṅgha.
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Puttasutta
A Child
Reasons why parents want to have children.
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Mahāsālaputtasutta
Great Sal Trees
How a virtuous family head is like a great tree in the mountains.