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ANĀTHAPIṆḌIKOVĀDA SUTTA
Instructions to Anāthapiṇḍika
Sāriputta gives instructions to the householder Anāthapiṇḍika on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.
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CHANNOVĀDA SUTTA
Instructions to Channa
Sāriputta instructs the venerable Channa, who is gravely ill, on the nature of not-self and the cessation of suffering.
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PUṆṆOVĀDA SUTTA
Instructions to Puṇṇa
The Buddha instructs Puṇṇa on how to live in remote areas, emphasizing patience and non-violence even in the face of extreme danger.
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NANDAKOVĀDA SUTTA
Instructions from Nandaka
Nandaka instructs the bhikkhunīs on the impermanence of the five aggregates and the path to liberation.
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CŪĻARĀHULOVĀDA SUTTA
The Shorter Instructions to Rāhula
The Buddha instructs Rāhula on the impermanence of the six sense bases, leading to his arahantship.
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CHACHAKKA SUTTA
The Six Sets of Six
The Buddha explains the six internal sense bases, six external sense bases, six consciousnesses, six contacts, six feelings, and six cravings, and how understanding them leads to liberation.
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MAHĀSAĻĀYATANIKA SUTTA
The Greater Discourse on the Six Sense Fields
The Buddha elaborates on the six sense fields, their objects, consciousness, contact, feeling, and craving, and how understanding them leads to the end of suffering.
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NAGARAVINDEYYA SUTTA
To the People of Nagaravinda
The Buddha explains to the householders of Nagaravinda the qualities of a monk worthy of offerings and respect.
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PIṆḌAPĀTAPĀRISUDDHISUTTA
The Purification of Alms
The Buddha notices Venerable Sāriputta's glowing complexion, which is the result of his deep meditation. He then presents a series of reflections by which a mendicant can be sure that they are worthy of their alms-food.
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INDRIYABHĀVANĀSUTTA
The Development of the Faculties
A brahmin teacher advocates that purification of the senses consists in simply avoiding seeing and hearing things. The Buddha explains that it is not about avoiding sense experience, but understanding it and learning to not be affected by sense experience.