BHIKKHUVAGGA

Collections of Linked Discourses

Collections of 'linked' or 'connected' discourses and other related texts.

Kolitasutta

SN 21.1

With Kolita

Moggallāna reflects that second absorption is the true noble silence, and the Buddha encourages him to develop it.

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Upatissasutta

SN 21.2

With Upatissa

Sāriputta says that not even if the Buddha changed would it cause him sorrow.

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Ghaṭasutta

SN 21.3

A Mound of Salt

Sāriputta and Moggallāna come together for a discussion, which touches on the use of psychic powers and energy. The two great monks end up warmly praising each other.

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Navasutta

SN 21.4

A Junior Mendicant

When a certain monk neglects his duties in favor of solitude, other monks complain. The Buddha questions him, and finds that he is awakened.

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Sujātasutta

SN 21.5

With Sujāta

The Buddha praises Venerable Sujāta as beautiful both inside and out.

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Lakuṇḍakabhaddiyasutta

SN 21.6

With Bhaddiya the Dwarf

Venerable Lakuṇṭaka Bhaddiya is a dwarf, considered to be ugly and unsightly. The Buddha warns the monks not to despise him as he had realized full awakening.

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Visākhasutta

SN 21.7

With Visākha, Pañcāli’s Son

The Buddha praises Venerable Visākha Pañcāliputta for teaching the Dhamma.

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Nandasutta

SN 21.8

With Nanda

Venerable Nanda wore pretty robes, a fancy bowl, and makeup, so the Buddha encouraged him to embrace simplicity.

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Tissasutta

SN 21.9

With Tissa

Venerable Tissa admonished others but got upset when he was admonished. The Buddha encourages him to let go of his anger.

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Theranāmakasutta

SN 21.10

Senior In Name Only

A monk named “Senior” likes to live alone, but the Buddha questions whether it is the true solitude.

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Mahākappinasutta

SN 21.11

With Mahākappina

The Buddha describes Venerable Mahākappina as thin, fair-skinned, with a big nose—and as awakened.

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Sahāyakasutta

SN 21.12

Companions

The Buddha praises two friends who are students of Venerable Mahākappina

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