Abyākatasutta
The Undeclared Points
The Buddha explains why a noble disciple has no doubt when it comes to the unexplained points.
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Purisagatisutta
Places People Are Reborn
Seven kinds of rebirth for non-returners, as well as extinguishment by not grasping.
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Tissabrahmāsutta
Tissa the Divinity
Two gods come to the Buddha on Vulture’s Peak and declare that the nuns are liberated. Moggallāna interrogates one of the deities on what he means, and the Buddha adds further explanation.
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Sīhasenāpatisutta
General Sīha
The Buddha explains the benefits of giving that are visible in the present life, and one that is only apparent in the next.
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Arakkheyyasutta
Nothing to Hide
Four areas where the Realized One has nothing to hide, and three ways he is irreproachable.
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Kimilasutta
With Kimbila
Venerable Kimbila asks the Buddha the reasons for the long-lasting of Buddhism after the Buddha’s demise.
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Sattadhammasutta
Seven Qualities
Qualities required for arahantship.
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Pacalāyamānasutta
Nodding Off
Before his awakening, Moggallāna is struggling with sleepiness in meditation. The Buddha visits him and gives seven ways to dispel drowsiness, and other important teachings.
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Mettasutta
Don’t Fear Good Deeds
The incalculable benefits of merit that last for many aeons.
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Bhariyāsutta
Kinds of Wives
Anāthapiṇḍika’s home was in an uproar due to the badly behaved Sujātā, newly wedded to one of his sons. The Buddha speaks to her on the different kinds of wives.
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Kodhanasutta
Irritable
When someone is angry, they wish ill upon their enemy, and are disappointed if they do well. This sutta includes a powerful set of verses.