Buddham Dhammam

Brahmacariyogadhasutta

SN 55.2

The Culmination of the Spiritual Life

Someone who has the four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha, and ethical conduct—is a stream-enterer, destined for awakening.

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Dīghāvuupāsakasutta

SN 55.3

With Dīghāvu

The lay follower Dīghāvu is ill and he asks for the Buddha to visit. Dīghāvu confirms that he possesses the four factors of stream-entry and in addition six contemplations leading to insight. Yet he is still worried that his...

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Paṭhamasāriputtasutta

SN 55.4

With Sāriputta (1st)

Sāriputta explains to Ānanda that someone who has the four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha, and ethical conduct—is a stream-enterer, destined for awakening.

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Dutiyasāriputtasutta

SN 55.5

With Sāriputta (2nd)

The Buddha asks Sāriputta about the four factors for stream-entry: association with good people, hearing the teaching, proper attention, and right practice. He also defines the “stream” and the “stream-enterer”.

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Thapatisutta

SN 55.6

The Chamberlains

After the rainy season, the chamberlains Isidatta and Purāṇa hear that the Buddha is approaching and go to see him. They describe their joy at knowing when the Buddha is approaching, and speak of their special duties guarding the...

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Veḷudvāreyyasutta

SN 55.7

The People of Bamboo Gate

The brahmin householders of Bamboo Gate ask the Buddha how to live well in the home. The Buddha teaches them seven principles they can apply to themselves, which are practical applications of the Golden Rule. Someone with these...

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Paṭhamagiñjakāvasathasutta

SN 55.8

In the Brick Hall (1st)

Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.

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Dutiyagiñjakāvasathasutta

SN 55.9

At the Brick Hall (2nd)

Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.

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Tatiyagiñjakāvasathasutta

SN 55.10

At the Brick Hall (3rd)

Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.

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