Buddham Dhammam

Sāriputtattheramātupetivatthu

Pv 14

Sariputta Bhante’s Mother

How can we reduce our past relatives' suffering?

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Mattāpetivatthu

Pv 15

The Ghost Matta

Even minor evil actions can result in immense suffering.

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Nandāpetivatthu

Pv 16

The Ghost Nanda

Harsh speech and evil actions only brings negative results.

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Maṭṭhakuṇḍalīpetavatthu

Pv 17

Mattakundali

What should we do to secure happiness in our next life?

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Kaṇhapetavatthu

Pv 18

King Kaṇha

How should we think to overcome grief?

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Dhanapālaseṭṭhipetavatthu

Pv 19

The Rich Man Dhanapāla

What can happen if we don't give and insult those who do?

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Cūḷaseṭṭhipetavatthu

Pv 20

The Ghost Cūḷaseṭṭhi

Why should we share merit with our past relatives?

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Aṅkurapetavatthu

Pv 21

The Merchant Aṅkura

Giving will always bring good results.

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Uttaramātupetivatthu

Pv 22

Uttara’s Mother

Harsh speech against those who do good result in suffering.

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Suttapetavatthu

Pv 23

The Thread Offering

Even a small action can bring immense merit.

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Kaṇṇamuṇḍapetivatthu

Pv 24

The Dog with the Torn Ears

A ghost explains the severity of sexual misconduct.

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Ubbaripetavatthu

Pv 25

Queen Ubbari

An ascetic consoles Queen Ubbari and extinguishes her grief.

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