Buddham Dhammam

Akusalarāsisutta

AN 5.52

A Heap of the Unskillful

The five hindrances are entirely unwholesome.

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Padhāniyaṅgasutta

AN 5.53

Factors That Support Meditation

Conditions that help meditation progress smoothly.

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Samayasutta

AN 5.54

Times Good for Meditation

Times that are supportive for meditation practice.

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Mātāputtasutta

AN 5.55

Mother and Son

A mother and son, though ordained as monk and nun, have sexual relations. The Buddha launches a powerful attack on the dangers of sex.

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Upajjhāyasutta

AN 5.56

Mentor

A monk, dissatisfied with monastic life, seeks support from his mentor.

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Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhānasutta

AN 5.57

Subjects for Regular Reviewing

Topics that are worthy regularly reflecting on, whether as a lay person or renunciant.

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Licchavikumārakasutta

AN 5.58

The Licchavi Youths

When some wild young men show deep respect for the Buddha, a family elder is astonished.

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Paṭhamavuḍḍhapabbajitasutta

AN 5.59

Gone Forth When Old (1st)

Things that are hard to find in someone who has gone forth when old.

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Dutiyavuḍḍhapabbajitasutta

AN 5.60

Gone Forth When Old (2nd)

Things that are hard to find in someone who has gone forth when old.

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