Khettūpamapetavatthu
Pv 1
The Simile of a Field
Arahants are like a field where we can plant offerings.
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Sūkaramukhapetavatthu
Pv 2
Pig’s Mouth
Even using harsh speech is enough to cause suffering.
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Pūtimukhapetavatthu
Pv 3
Stinky Mouth
A ghost explains the danger of using harsh speech.
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Piṭṭhadhītalikapetavatthu
Pv 4
Advice to a Daughter
How do we help our departed relatives?
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Tirokuṭṭapetavatthu
Pv 5
Outside the Walls
The Supreme Buddha explains how to share merit with past relatives.
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Pañcaputtakhādapetivatthu
Pv 6
Eater of Five Sons
A ghost explains her suffering due to lying and evil deeds from a previous life.
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Sattaputtakhādapetivatthu
Pv 7
Eater of Seven Sons
Jealousy and hatred can only lead to suffering.
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Goṇapetavatthu
Pv 8
The Ox
How do we help those who are stricken with grief?
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Mahāpesakārapetivatthu
Pv 9
Master Weaver
What happens when you insult those who give?
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Khallāṭiyapetivatthu
Pv 10
Dressed in Hair
A ghost explains the value of giving and sharing merit.
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Nāgapetavatthu
Pv 11
The Elephant
Why is important to give when we have the opportunity?
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Uragapetavatthu
Pv 12
The Snake
Is it possible to not be sad when someone dies? It is for noble disciples of the Supreme Buddha.