PĀSĀDAKAMPANAVAGGA — Buddham Dhammam

Pubbasutta

SN 51.11

Before

The Buddha recounts the process of inquiry that lead to him fully understanding the four bases of psychic power, as well as the powers that result from that.

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Mahapphalasutta

SN 51.12

Very Fruitful

The four bases of psychic power are very beneficial.

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Chandasamādhisutta

SN 51.13

Immersion Due to Enthusiasm

An analysis of the four bases of psychic power showing how enthusiasm, energy, higher consciousness, and inquiry work in the context of advanced meditation.

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Moggallānasutta

SN 51.14

With Moggallāna

When lazy monks were wasting time, the Buddha asks Moggallāna to stir them up. He shakes with his toe the large building in which they were staying, terrifying the monks. They sought refuge in the Buddha, and he taught them the...

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Uṇṇābhabrāhmaṇasutta

SN 51.15

The Brahmin Uṇṇābha

Ānanda explains to the brahmin Uṇṇābha that the spiritual path is lived to give up desire through the the four bases of psychic power. But Uṇṇābha says this is a contradiction, as desire is itself one of the four bases. Ānanda...