Kolitasutta
With Kolita
Moggallāna reflects that second absorption is the true noble silence, and the Buddha encourages him to develop it.
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Upatissasutta
With Upatissa
Sāriputta says that not even if the Buddha changed would it cause him sorrow.
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Ghaṭasutta
A Mound of Salt
Sāriputta and Moggallāna come together for a discussion, which touches on the use of psychic powers and energy. The two great monks end up warmly praising each other.
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Navasutta
A Junior Mendicant
When a certain monk neglects his duties in favor of solitude, other monks complain. The Buddha questions him, and finds that he is awakened.
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Sujātasutta
With Sujāta
The Buddha praises Venerable Sujāta as beautiful both inside and out.
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Lakuṇḍakabhaddiyasutta
With Bhaddiya the Dwarf
Venerable Lakuṇṭaka Bhaddiya is a dwarf, considered to be ugly and unsightly. The Buddha warns the monks not to despise him as he had realized full awakening.
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Visākhasutta
With Visākha, Pañcāli’s Son
The Buddha praises Venerable Visākha Pañcāliputta for teaching the Dhamma.
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Nandasutta
With Nanda
Venerable Nanda wore pretty robes, a fancy bowl, and makeup, so the Buddha encouraged him to embrace simplicity.
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Tissasutta
With Tissa
Venerable Tissa admonished others but got upset when he was admonished. The Buddha encourages him to let go of his anger.
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Theranāmakasutta
Senior In Name Only
A monk named “Senior” likes to live alone, but the Buddha questions whether it is the true solitude.
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Mahākappinasutta
With Mahākappina
The Buddha describes Venerable Mahākappina as thin, fair-skinned, with a big nose—and as awakened.
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Sahāyakasutta
Companions
The Buddha praises two friends who are students of Venerable Mahākappina