Buddham Dhammam

Sīhasutta

AN 8.12

With Sīha

General Sīha, a prominent disciple of the Jains, visits the Buddha against the wishes of Mahāvīra, the Jain leader. He challenges the Buddha by bringing up the various ways that people criticize him. Convinced by the Buddha’s...

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Assājānīyasutta

AN 8.13

A Thoroughbred

With eight qualities a royal thoroughbred is worthy of a king. Likewise, with eight qualities a mendicant is worthy.

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Assakhaḷuṅkasutta

AN 8.14

A Wild Colt

Eight flaws in wild horses, similar to eight flaws in mendicants.

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Malasutta

AN 8.15

Stains

Eight different kinds of stain.

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Dūteyyasutta

AN 8.16

Going on a Mission

A mendicant with eight qualities is worthy of being sent on a mission.

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Paṭhamabandhanasutta

AN 8.17

Catching (1st)

A woman imprisons a man in eight ways.

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Dutiyabandhanasutta

AN 8.18

Catching (2nd)

A man imprisons a woman in eight ways.

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Pahārādasutta

AN 8.19

With Pahārāda

Demons delight in the ocean for eight reasons, and likewise the mendicants delight in the Dhamma for eight reasons.

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Uposathasutta

AN 8.20

Sabbath

On a full-moon night, the Buddha was to recite the code of conduct for the monks. However, he remained silent until dawn, due to the presence of a corrupt monk.

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