Ambasakkarapetavatthu
King Ambasakkhara
How does one escape from the path leading to hell?
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Serīsakapetavatthu
The God Serīsaka
A deva explains the results of good actions and following precepts to a group of merchants lost in the desert.
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Nandakapetavatthu
The Ghost Nandaka
A ghost advises a king on the dangers of wrong views and the importance of taking refuge in the Triple Gem.
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Revatīpetavatthu
The Ghost Revatī
Two hell wardens explain to Revati the results of her evil deeds and show her the results of her husband's merit.
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Ucchupetavatthu
Sugar Cane Ghost
A monk explains to a ghost the results of giving reluctantly.
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Kumārapetavatthu
The Prince
What are the results of indulging in excessive sensual pleasures?
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Rājaputtapetavatthu
The Son of a King
What happened to a prince that committed evil actions towards a Pacceka Buddha?
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Gūthakhādakapetavatthu
Excrement Eating Male Ghost
What happens when you associate with evil monks?
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Gūthakhādakapetivatthu
The Excrement Eating Female Ghost
A ghost explains the results of associating with an evil monk.
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Gaṇapetavatthu
A Large Group of Ghosts
Arahant Moggallana talks with ghosts who suffer due to their stinginess in the human world.
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Pāṭaliputtapetavatthu
The Woman from Pāṭaliputta
A woman and a ghost discuss doing meritorious deeds to avoid bad destinations.
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Ambavanapetavatthu
The Mango Ghost
What happens when you share merits with your past relatives?
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Akkharukkhapetavatthu
The Axle
What was the result of giving a small gift?
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Bhogasaṁharaṇapetavatthu
Accumulation of Wealth
What happens when you earn money in bad ways?
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Seṭṭhiputtapetavatthu
Wealthy Sons of Wealthy Merchants
Ghosts discuss their past about not practicing generosity.
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Saṭṭhikūṭapetavatthu
Hit by Sixty Thousand Hammers
Arahant Moggallana asks a ghost about his past evil actions.