GAHAPATIVAGGA

Collections of Linked Discourses

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

Vesālīsutta

SN 35.124

At Vesālī

At the Great Wood, the householder Ugga of Vesālī asks the Buddha why some become awakened in this very life, while others do not.

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Vajjīsutta

SN 35.125

In the Land of the Vajjis

At Hatthigāma, the householder Ugga of Hatthigāma asks the Buddha why some become awakened in this very life, while others do not.

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Nāḷandasutta

SN 35.126

At Nāḷandā

At Nālandā, the householder Upāli asks the Buddha why some become awakened in this very life, while others do not.

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Bhāradvājasutta

SN 35.127

With Bhāradvāja

King Udena of Kosambi asks Venerable Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja how even young monks can maintain the celibate life. Piṇḍola says it’s because they see women as their sisters, mothers, or daughters. If this doesn’t work, they meditate...

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Soṇasutta

SN 35.128

With Soṇa

At Rājagaha, the householder Soṇa asks the Buddha why some become awakened in this very life, while others do not.

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Ghositasutta

SN 35.129

With Ghosita

The householder Ghosita asks Ānanda about the diversity of elements, and he answers in terms of the elements of sense experience.

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Hāliddikānisutta

SN 35.130

With Hāliddikāni

The householder Hāliddakāni asks Mahākaccāna about the relation between the diversity of elements and the diversity of contacts, and he answers in terms of the elements of sense experience.

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Nakulapitusutta

SN 35.131

Nakula’s Father

At Suṁsumāragira, the householder Nakulapitā asks the Buddha why some become awakened in this very life, while others do not.

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Lohiccasutta

SN 35.132

With Lohicca

Students of the brahmin Lohicca make a racket while collecting firewood near Mahākaccāna’s hut. Mahākaccāna hushes them and recites a series of verses contrasting the virtuous brahmins of old with those of today. Taking...

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Verahaccānisutta

SN 35.133

Verahaccāni

A student of the brahmin lady of the Verahaccāni clan recommends to her the teaching of Venerable Udāyı̄, so she invites him for a meal. But when she displays a conceited attitude, he leaves without teaching. However, she...

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