Kammavipākajasutta
Ud 3.1
Born of the Fruits of Deeds
A monk meditates in pain engendered by past kamma but without being struck down by it.
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Nandasutta
Ud 3.2
With Nanda
The Buddha makes a deal with his step-brother: Stay a monk, and you'll be rewarded with nymphs in the next life.
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Yasojasutta
Ud 3.3
With Yasoja
A group of monks, rebuked by the Buddha, take it as an encouragement to reach awakening.
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Sāriputtasutta
Ud 3.4
With Sāriputta
Ven. Sāriputta meditates, his mind as solid as rock.
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Mahāmoggallānasutta
Ud 3.5
With Mahāmoggallāna
Ven. Mahā Moggallāna meditates.
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Pilindavacchasutta
Ud 3.6
With Pilindavaccha
Some old habits die hard.
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Sakkudānasutta
Ud 3.7
Sakka’s Heartfelt Saying
A deva-king disguises himself to give alms to Ven. Mahā Kassapa.
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Piṇḍapātikasutta
Ud 3.8
One Who Eats Only Almsfood
The Buddha rebukes monks who are chatting about the agreeable things that one can encounter on almsround.
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Sippasutta
Ud 3.9
Professions
More lessons in what monks should and shouldn't talk about.
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Lokasutta
Ud 3.10
The World
Shortly after awakening, the Buddha contemplates future rebirth.