Verañjasutta
At Verañjā
The brahmin Verañja rebukes the Buddha for his lack of respect for senior brahmins. He levels a series of criticisms, each of which the Buddha deflects by redefining terms. The Buddha affirms that his claim to superiority is because he was the first to achieve awakening.
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Sīhasutta
With Sīha
General Sīha, a prominent disciple of the Jains, visits the Buddha against the wishes of Mahāvīra, the Jain leader. He challenges the Buddha by bringing up the various ways that people criticize him. Convinced by the Buddha’s response, Sīha wishes to take refuge in the Buddha; but the Buddha urges him to be cautious and to continue supporting the Jains.
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Assājānīyasutta
A Thoroughbred
With eight qualities a royal thoroughbred is worthy of a king. Likewise, with eight qualities a mendicant is worthy.
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Assakhaḷuṅkasutta
A Wild Colt
Eight flaws in wild horses, similar to eight flaws in mendicants.
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Malasutta
Stains
Eight different kinds of stain.
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Dūteyyasutta
Going on a Mission
A mendicant with eight qualities is worthy of being sent on a mission.
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Paṭhamabandhanasutta
Catching (1st)
A woman imprisons a man in eight ways.
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Dutiyabandhanasutta
Catching (2nd)
A man imprisons a woman in eight ways.
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Pahārādasutta
With Pahārāda
Demons delight in the ocean for eight reasons, and likewise the mendicants delight in the Dhamma for eight reasons.
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Uposathasutta
Sabbath
On a full-moon night, the Buddha was to recite the code of conduct for the monks. However, he remained silent until dawn, due to the presence of a corrupt monk.