Maṇḍūkadevaputtavimānavatthu
Frog-Deva’s Mansion
A deva explains of his animal past and how he came to have such powers.
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Revatīvimānavatthu
Revatī’s Mansion
When one is greedy, evil and doesn't keep precepts, what awaits is only suffering.
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Chattamāṇavakavimānavatthu
The Boy Chatta’s Mansion
The Supreme Buddha teaches a young boy about going for refuge and the precepts.
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Kakkaṭakarasadāyakavimānavatthu
Crab-Soup Giver’s Mansion
A deva explains the happiness she gained after offering crab soup to the Sangha.
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Dvārapālavimānavatthu
Doorkeeper’s Mansion
A deva explains the importance of speaking good words and living with a clean mind.
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Paṭhamakaraṇīyavimānavatthu
Should-Be-Done Mansion
Having confidence in the Supreme Buddha is enough to bring much happiness.
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Dutiyakaraṇīyavimānavatthu
Second Should-Be-Done Mansion
Having confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit.
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Paṭhamasūcivimānavatthu
Needle Mansion
A deva explains how the result of giving is always greater.
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Dutiyasūcivimānavatthu
Second Needle Mansion
Offering a needle to an Arahant brought much happiness to a deva.
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Paṭhamanāgavimānavatthu
Elephant Mansion
A deva explains the results of offering eight flowers to the stupa of Kassapa Supreme Buddha.
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Dutiyanāgavimānavatthu
Second Elephant Mansion
A deva explains the benefits of following the 5 precepts.
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Tatiyanāgavimānavatthu
Third Elephant Mansion
A man questions a deva on how he gained a divine white elephant.
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Cūḷarathavimānavatthu
Small Chariot Mansion
A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth.
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Mahārathavimānavatthu
Great Chariot Mansion
A radiant, powerful deva explains how giving to the Supreme Buddha can bring powerful merits.
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Paṭhamaagāriyavimānavatthu
Householder’s Mansion
Generosity and confidence when giving alms will bring much happiness.
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Dutiyaagāriyavimānavatthu
Second Householder’s Mansion
A deva explains giving with confident hearts to monks will bring wonderful results.
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Phaladāyakavimānavatthu
Fruit Giver’s Mansion
What happens when one offers fruits to noble monks?
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Paṭhamaupassayadāyakavimānavatthu
Lodging Giver’s Mansion
Living generously and giving with confident hearts can bring about much happiness.
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Dutiyaupassayadāyakavimānavatthu
Second Lodging Giver’s Mansion
What are the results of offering food and lodgings to an Arahant?
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Bhikkhādāyakavimānavatthu
Almsfood Giver’s Mansion
A deva's gains were bountiful after giving water to a thirsty monk.
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Yavapālakavimānavatthu
Barley-Warden’s Mansion
A human who guarded a barley field explains how he became a deva.
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Paṭhamakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu
Deity With Decorated Hair Mansion
Having confidence and offering food and drinks to Arahants results in many benefits.
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Dutiyakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu
Second Deity With Decorated Hair Mansion
A deva explains the fruit of offering food and drink to Arahants.
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(Uttara) Pāyāsivimānavatthu
Uttara’s Mansion
A deva explains the benefits of offering alms to monks.
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Cittalatāvimānavatthu
The Creeper Mansion
What are the results of taking care of one's parents and having confidence in monks?
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Nandanavimānavatthu
Nandana Mansion
A deva explains the results of taking care of one's parents and having confidence in monks.
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Maṇithūṇavimānavatthu
Mansion with Pillars of Gems
A deva explains his offerings and the fruits of his labor.
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Suvaṇṇavimānavatthu
Golden Mansion
What are the results of building a monastery and offering it to the Supreme Buddha?
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Ambavimānavatthu
Mango Mansion
A deva explains his encounter with Arahant Sāriputta and the meritorious actions he did to achieve happiness.
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Gopālavimānavatthu
Cow Herder’s Mansion
A deva explains how the compassion of Arahant Moggallana gave him much happiness.
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Kaṇḍakavimānavatthu
Kanthaka’s Mansion
What happened to, Kanthaka, the horse, who carried Prince Siddhartha on the day he left his home?
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Anekavaṇṇavimānavatthu
Mansion of Many Colors
A deva explains how worshiping the relics of a Buddha can bring much happiness.
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Maṭṭhakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu
Maṭṭhakuṇḍalī’s Mansion
A deva shows a grieving father the way to end his sorrow through Dhamma.
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Serīsakavimānavatthu
Serīsaka’s Mansion
A deva named Serissaka explains how he came to enjoy a comfortable life and what we can do to achieve the same.
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Sunikkhittavimānavatthu
Sunikkhitta’s Mansion
Arahant Moggallana asks what meritorious action a deva did to became so powerful.