Sālasutta
At Sālā
Just as the lion is the king of beasts, wisdom is the chief of qualities that lead to awakening.
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Mallikasutta
In the Land of the Mallas
Only when noble wisdom arises do the other four faculties become stable.
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Sekhasutta
A Trainee
How does someone recognize that they are a trainee? By understanding the four noble truths and the five faculties. But only a perfected one fully embodies these qualities.
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Padasutta
Footprints
Just as all footprints fit into that of an elephant, wisdom is the chief of qualities that lead to awakening.
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Sārasutta
Heartwood
Just as red sandalwood is the best of fragrances, wisdom is the chief of qualities that lead to awakening.
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Patiṭṭhitasutta
Grounded
When established in diligence, the five faculties come to be developed.
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Sahampatibrahmasutta
With the Divinity Sahampati
Just after the Buddha’s awakening, Brahmā Sahampati supports the Buddha’s reflection that the five faculties lead to the deathless.
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Sūkarakhatasutta
The Boar’s Cave
A mendicant honors the Realized One and his teaching for the sake of the supreme sanctuary.
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Paṭhamauppādasutta
Arising (1st)
The five faculties only arise in the dispensation of a Realized One.
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Dutiyauppādasutta
Arising (2nd)
The five faculties only arise in the training of a Holy One.