Buddham Dhammam

PURISASUTTA

SN 3.2

A Person

Pasenadi asks of the things that cause suffering when they arise in oneself.

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JARĀMARAŅASUTTA

SN 3.3

Old Age and Death

Pasenadi asks if anything that is born can escape from old age and death.

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PIYASUTTA

SN 3.4

Loved

Reporting on a reflection that arose while on retreat, Pasenadi says that those who do bad deeds treat themselves as enemy. The Buddha expresses his agreement in verse.

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ATTARAKKHITASUTTA

SN 3.5

Self-Protected

Even if protected by an entire army, one who does bad deeds is still unprotected.

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APPAKASUTTA

SN 3.6

Few

There are few in the world who do not become negligent and complacent once they obtain material luxuries.

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ADDAKARANASUTTA

SN 3.7

Judgment

Pasenadi laments how in his judgment hall he sees people lying all the time for the sake of sensual pleasures.

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MALLIKĀSUTTA

SN 3.8

With Queen Mallikā

Pasandi asks Queen Mallikā who is most dear. They both agree that the one most dear is oneself, and the Buddha agrees.

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YAÑÑASUTTA

SN 3.9

Sacrifice

A great sacrifice involving the slaughter of many animals was being prepared for King Pasenadi. The Buddha condemns such sacrifices and says a fruitful sacrifice involves a blameless and harmless offering.

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BANDHANASUTTA

SN 3.10

Shackles

When many people are put in chains by Pasenadi, the matter is reported to the Buddha.

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