Buddham Dhammam

PAÑCARĀJASUTTA

SN 3.12

Five Kings

Five kings including Pasenadi are enjoying themselves and wonder which of the senses affords the highest pleasure. They ask the Buddha, who replies that it is subjective, depending on a persons preferences. Inspired, the laymen...

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DOŅAPĀKASUTTA

SN 3.13

A Bucketful of Rice

In what is probably the world's first weight loss diet, when Pasenadi shows up overweight and out of breath, the Buddha advises him to cut down his eating. He gives a verse to one of the king's attendants, and asks him to recite...

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PAṬHAMASAṄGĀMASUTTA

SN 3.14

Battle (1st)

Pasenadi loses a battle against his nephew King Ajātasattu of Magadha.

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DUTIYASAṄGĀMASUTTA

SN 3.15

Battle (2nd)

In a battle subsequent to SN 3.14, Pasenadi defeats Ajātasattu and takes him prisoner. Acting compassionately, he confiscates Ajātasattu's military assets but releases him alive.

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MALLIKĀSUTTA

SN 3.16

A Daughter

Pasenadi is disappointed to hear that Queen Mallikā has given birth to a daughter. But the Buddha consoles him, saying a woman may turn out better than a man.

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APPAMĀDASUTTA

SN 3.17

Diligence

Pasenadi asks the Buddha if there is one thing that secures benefit both in this life and the next.

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KALYĀŅAMITTASUTTA

SN 3.18

Good Friends

In answer to Pasenadi's praise of good friendship, the Buddha recounts an earlier conversation with Ānanda on the topic. He then goes on to say that when one has good friends, it is important to develop diligence.

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PATHAMAAPUTTAKASUTTA

SN 3.19

Childless (1st)

A wealthy man dies childless, having not enjoyed his riches. The Buddha says that wealth should be properly enjoyed and shared.

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DUTIYAAPUTTAKASUTTA

SN 3.20

Childless (2nd)

A wealthy man dies childless, having not enjoyed his riches. The Buddha tells of how in the time of a solitary Buddha of the past named Tagarasikhi, a householder made an offering but later regretted it.

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