Buddham Dhammam

Revatīvimānavatthu

Vv 52

Revatī’s Mansion

When one is greedy, evil and doesn't keep precepts, what awaits is only suffering.

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Chattamāṇavakavimānavatthu

Vv 53

The Boy Chatta’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha teaches a young boy about going for refuge and the precepts.

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Kakkaṭakarasadāyakavimānavatthu

Vv 54

Crab-Soup Giver’s Mansion

A deva explains the happiness she gained after offering crab soup to the Sangha.

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Dvārapālavimānavatthu

Vv 55

Doorkeeper’s Mansion

A deva explains the importance of speaking good words and living with a clean mind.

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Paṭhamakaraṇīyavimānavatthu

Vv 56

Should-Be-Done Mansion

Having confidence in the Supreme Buddha is enough to bring much happiness.

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Dutiyakaraṇīyavimānavatthu

Vv 57

Second Should-Be-Done Mansion

Having confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit.

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Paṭhamasūcivimānavatthu

Vv 58

Needle Mansion

A deva explains how the result of giving is always greater.

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Dutiyasūcivimānavatthu

Vv 59

Second Needle Mansion

Offering a needle to an Arahant brought much happiness to a deva.

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Paṭhamanāgavimānavatthu

Vv 60

Elephant Mansion

A deva explains the results of offering eight flowers to the stupa of Kassapa Supreme Buddha.

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Dutiyanāgavimānavatthu

Vv 61

Second Elephant Mansion

A deva explains the benefits of following the 5 precepts.

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Tatiyanāgavimānavatthu

Vv 62

Third Elephant Mansion

A man questions a deva on how he gained a divine white elephant.

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Cūḷarathavimānavatthu

Vv 63

Small Chariot Mansion

A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth.

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Mahārathavimānavatthu

Vv 64

Great Chariot Mansion

A radiant, powerful deva explains how giving to the Supreme Buddha can bring powerful merits.

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Paṭhamaagāriyavimānavatthu

Vv 65

Householder’s Mansion

Generosity and confidence when giving alms will bring much happiness.

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Dutiyaagāriyavimānavatthu

Vv 66

Second Householder’s Mansion

A deva explains giving with confident hearts to monks will bring wonderful results.

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Phaladāyakavimānavatthu

Vv 67

Fruit Giver’s Mansion

What happens when one offers fruits to noble monks?

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Paṭhamaupassayadāyakavimānavatthu

Vv 68

Lodging Giver’s Mansion

Living generously and giving with confident hearts can bring about much happiness.

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Dutiyaupassayadāyakavimānavatthu

Vv 69

Second Lodging Giver’s Mansion

What are the results of offering food and lodgings to an Arahant?

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Bhikkhādāyakavimānavatthu

Vv 70

Almsfood Giver’s Mansion

A deva's gains were bountiful after giving water to a thirsty monk.

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Yavapālakavimānavatthu

Vv 71

Barley-Warden’s Mansion

A human who guarded a barley field explains how he became a deva.

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Paṭhamakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu

Vv 72

Deity With Decorated Hair Mansion

Having confidence and offering food and drinks to Arahants results in many benefits.

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Dutiyakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu

Vv 73

Second Deity With Decorated Hair Mansion

A deva explains the fruit of offering food and drink to Arahants.

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(Uttara) Pāyāsivimānavatthu

Vv 74

Uttara’s Mansion

A deva explains the benefits of offering alms to monks.

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Cittalatāvimānavatthu

Vv 75

The Creeper Mansion

What are the results of taking care of one's parents and having confidence in monks?

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Nandanavimānavatthu

Vv 76

Nandana Mansion

A deva explains the results of taking care of one's parents and having confidence in monks.

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Maṇithūṇavimānavatthu

Vv 77

Mansion with Pillars of Gems

A deva explains his offerings and the fruits of his labor.

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Suvaṇṇavimānavatthu

Vv 78

Golden Mansion

What are the results of building a monastery and offering it to the Supreme Buddha?

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Ambavimānavatthu

Vv 79

Mango Mansion

A deva explains his encounter with Arahant Sāriputta and the meritorious actions he did to achieve happiness.

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Gopālavimānavatthu

Vv 80

Cow Herder’s Mansion

A deva explains how the compassion of Arahant Moggallana gave him much happiness.

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Kaṇḍakavimānavatthu

Vv 81

Kanthaka’s Mansion

What happened to, Kanthaka, the horse, who carried Prince Siddhartha on the day he left his home?

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Anekavaṇṇavimānavatthu

Vv 82

Mansion of Many Colors

A deva explains how worshiping the relics of a Buddha can bring much happiness.

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Maṭṭhakuṇḍalīvimānavatthu

Vv 83

Maṭṭhakuṇḍalī’s Mansion

A deva shows a grieving father the way to end his sorrow through Dhamma.

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Serīsakavimānavatthu

Vv 84

Serīsaka’s Mansion

A deva named Serissaka explains how he came to enjoy a comfortable life and what we can do to achieve the same.

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Sunikkhittavimānavatthu

Vv 85

Sunikkhitta’s Mansion

Arahant Moggallana asks what meritorious action a deva did to became so powerful.

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