Buddham Dhammam

Orimasutta

AN 10.170

The Near Shore

The wrong path is the near shore where most people dwell; the right path is the far shore, where few have crossed over.

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Paṭhamaadhammasutta

AN 10.171

Bad Principles (1st)

One should understand what is the teaching and what is contrary to the teaching, in brief.

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Dutiyaadhammasutta

AN 10.172

Bad Principles (2nd)

One should understand what is the teaching and what is contrary to the teaching. After hearing this in brief from the Buddha, the mendicants seek a detailed answer from Mahākaccāna.

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Tatiyaadhammasutta

AN 10.173

Bad Principles (3rd)

One should understand what is the teaching and what is contrary to the teaching, in detail.

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Kammanidānasutta

AN 10.174

Sources of Deeds

The various kinds of bad deeds are caused by greed, hate, and delusion.

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Parikkamanasutta

AN 10.175

The Bypass

Through the teaching one may avoid the various kinds of bad deeds.

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Cundasutta

AN 10.176

With Cunda

Cunda the smith tells the Buddha of rites of purification practiced by the western brahmins. The Buddha explains purification in his teaching.

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Jāṇussoṇisutta

AN 10.177

With Jānussoṇi

Jāṇussoṇī describes brahmanical memorial rites for the dead, and asks if sharing merit actually benefits dead relatives. The Buddha replies that it might do in some circumstances.

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