Buddham Dhammam

Maṇibhaddasutta

SN 10.4

With Maṇibhadda

The spirit Maṇibhadda speaks in praise of mindfulness, opining that a mindful one is free of hate. The Buddha responds that yes, mindfulness is wonderful, but only through developing love is one free of hate.

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Sānusutta

SN 10.5

With Sānu

It seems that the novice Sānu had returned to his home intending to disrobe. To prevent him, a spirit possessed him, encouraging him to pursue the path of good. Sānu’s mother, weeping for her son, also tries to make him stay in...

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Piyaṅkarasutta

SN 10.6

With Piyaṅkara

A female spirit hushes her son Piyaṅkara so she can hear the teaching and pursue harmlessness.

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Punabbasusutta

SN 10.7

With Punabbasu

A female spirit hushes her children as she listens to the teaching. But her son Punabbasu says that he had not been talking, as he too wants to learn.

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Sudattasutta

SN 10.8

With Sudatta

When Anāthapiṇḍika heard that a Buddha had arisen in the world, he rose first thing in the morning to go and visit him. But a mysterious darkness caused him to hesitate, so a spirit repeatedly encouraged him to step forward...

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Paṭhamasukkāsutta

SN 10.9

With the Nun Sukkā (1st)

A spirit was full of faith in the nun Sukkā, so he went about the towns and villages encouraging people to listen to her teaching.

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Dutiyasukkāsutta

SN 10.10

With the Nun Sukkā (2nd)

A spirit was full of faith in the nun Sukkā, so he went about the towns and villages singing the benefits of giving her offerings.

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Cīrāsutta

SN 10.11

With the Nun Cīrā

A spirit was full of faith in the nun Cirā, so he went about the towns and villages singing the benefits of giving her offerings.

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Āḷavakasutta

SN 10.12

With Āḷavaka

The famous story of the spirit Āḷavaka, who tries to bully the Buddha, but is soon persuaded through a surprisingly insightful series of questions and answers. This discourse provided the background for several elaborate legends...

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