Collections of 'middle-length' discourses and other related texts.
01
GAHAPATIVAGGA
MN 51-60
The Chapter on Householders
The Buddha discusses mindfulness meditation with lay practitioners. Contrasting the openness of animals with the duplicity of humans, he explains how to practice in a way that causes no harm to oneself or others.
02
BHIKKHUVAGGA
MN 61-70
The Chapter on Mendicants
Ten discourses to monks, many of them focusing on matters of discipline.
03
PARIBBĀJAKAVAGGA
MN 71-80
The Chapter on Wanderers
The Buddha in dialog with ascetics and wanderers.
04
RĀJAVAGGA
MN 81-90
The Chapter on Kings
Various dialogs with kings and princes, many of whom followed the Buddha.
05
BRĀHMAŅAVAGGA
MN 91-100
The Chapter on Brahmins
The Buddha engages with the powerful caste of brahmins, contesting their claims to spiritual authority.
