Deeper Dhamma

AN4.45 Rohitassa Sutta - With Rohitassa | Ajahn Brahmali | 14-02-2016

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 4.45 from Anguttara Nikaya, the Rohitassa Sutta, "With Rohitassa".

Read AN4.45 here on Sutta Central.

"The god Rohitassa tells how he tried to go to the end of the world," Sutta Central.

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MN137 Salayatana-Vibhanga Sutta - Exposition on the Six-fold Sense-Base | Ayye Vayama | 25-11-2007

Ayye Vayama discusses 137th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Salayatanavibhanga Sutta, "The Analysis of the Six Sense Fields".

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"A detailed analysis of the six senses and the relation to emotional and cognitive processes", Sutta Central.

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MN133 Mahakaccanabhaddekaratta Sutta | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11-11-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 133rd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - Mahakaccanabhaddekaratta Sutta - Maha Kaccana's Explanation of the Single Auspicious Attachment.

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MN28 Mahahatthipadopama Sutta - Longer Simile of the Elephant's Footprint | Ajahn Brahmali | 27-07-2007

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 28th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Mahahatthipadopama Sutta, "The Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Elephant's Footprint".

Read MN28 here on Sutta Central.

"Sariputta gives an elaborate demonstration of how, just as any footprint can fit inside an elephant’s, all the Buddha’s teachings can fit inside the four noble truths. This offers an overall template for organising the Buddha’s teachings," Sutta Central.

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MN142: Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta - the Exposition on Offerings | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 08-07-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses the Buddha's teachings on the exposition on the merit made through offerings to others - the 142nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta.

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"When his step-mother Mahāpajāpatī wishes to offer him a robe for his personal use, the Buddha encourages her to offer it to the entire Saṅgha instead. He goes on to explain that the best kind of offering to the Saṅgha is one given to the dual community of monks and nuns, headed by the Buddha," Sutta Central. 

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MN45 Culadhammasamadana Sutta - The Shorter Discourse on Ways of Undertaking Things | Ayye Vayama | 24-06-2007

Ajahn Vayama discusses the 45th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, Culadhammasamadana Sutta, "the Shorter Discourse on Ways of Undertaking Things", also known as "the Shorter Discourse on Taking Up Practices".

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AN5.57 Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta - The Five Daily Recollections | Ajahn Nissarano | 24-01-2016

Ajahn Nissarano discusses sutta 5.57 from the Anguttara Nikaya, Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta, "the Five Daily Recollections" or "Subjects for Regular Reviewing":

I am subject to old age.
I am subject to illness.
I am subject to death.
I must be parted and separated from everyone and everything dear and agreeable to me.
I am the owner of my karma.

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AN10.60 Girimananda Sutta - With Girimananda | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 10-06-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 10.60 of the Anguttara Nikaya, the Girimananda Sutta, "With Girimananda".

Read AN10.60 here on Sutta Central.

"The monk Girimānanda is sick. The Buddha encourages Ānanda to visit him and speak of ten perceptions," Sutta Central.

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MN35 Culasaccaka Sutta - The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka | Ayye Vayama | 27-05-2007

Ayye Vayama discusses the 35th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Culasaccaka Sutta - The Shorter Discourse to Saccaka.

Read MN35 here on Sutta Central.

"Saccaka was a debater, who challenged the Buddha to a contest. Despite his bragging, the Buddha is not at all perturbed at his attacks," Sutta Central.

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MN75: Magandiya Sutta | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 13-05-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 75th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: the Magandiya Sutta, "With Magandiya".

"Accused by a hedonist of being too negative, the Buddha recounts the luxury of his upbringing, and his realization of how little value there was in such things. Through renunciation he found a far greater pleasure," Sutta Central. 

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MN152 Indriyabhavana Sutta - The Development of the Faculties | Ayye Vayama | 22-04-2007

Ajahn Vayama discusses sutta 152 from the Majjhima Nikaya, the Indriyahavana Sutta, "The Development of Faculties".

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MN47 The Vimamsaka Sutta - The Inquirer | Ajahn Brahmali | 08-04-2007

Ajahn Brahmali discusses the 47th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya; Vimamsaka Sutta, "The Inquirer".

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"While some spiritual teachers prefer to remain in obscurity, the Buddha not only encouraged his followers to closely investigate him, but gave them a detailed and demanding method to do so," Sutta Central. 

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MN52 Atthakanagara Sutta - The Man From the City of Atthaka | Ajahn Vayama | 25-03-2007

Ayye Vayama discusses the 52nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya; Atthakanagara Sutta, "The Man From the City of Atthaka."

 

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"Asked by a householder to teach a path to freedom, Venerable Ānanda explains no less than eleven meditative states that may serve as doors to the deathless," Sutta Central.

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MN65 Bhaddali Sutta - to Bhaddali | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11-03-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 65th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Bhaddali Sutta.

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"A monk refuses to follow the rule forbidding eating after noon, but is filled with remorse and forgiven", Sutta Central. 

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AN5.179 - The Householder & AN8.25 - Mahanama | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 10-01-2016

Ajahn Brahm discusses two suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya - AN5.179 "The Householder" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".

Read on Sutta Central here: AN5.179 "The Householder" and AN8.25 "Mahanama".

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MN53: Sekha-patipada Sutta - The Practice For One In Training | Ayye Vayama | 25-02-2007

Ajahn Vayama discusses the 53rd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Sekha-patipada Sutta or Sekha Sutta: The Practice For One In Training.

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MN13: Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta - Discourse on the Greater Mass of Suffering | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11-02-2007

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 13th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya: Mahadukkhakkhanda Sutta, the Longer Discourse on the Greater Mass of Suffering.

Read MN13 here on Sutta Central.

"Challenged to show the difference between his teaching and that of other ascetics, the Buddha points out that they speak of letting go, but do not really understand why. He then explains in great detail the suffering that arises from attachment to sensual stimulation," Sutta Central.

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AN3.1: Bhaya Sutta - Perils | Ajahn Appichato | 27-12-2015

Ajahn Appicchato discusses sutta 3.1 from the Anguttara Nikaya - Bhaya Sutta, "Perils".  

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"Fools are dangerous, but the wise are safe," Sutta Central.

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MN113: Sappurisa Sutta - The Skilful Person | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 20-12-2015

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 113th sutta of Majjhima Nikaya: the Sappurisa Sutta, "The Skilful Person". Click here to read MN113 on Sutta Central.

"The Buddha explains that a truly good person does not disparage others or feel superior because of their attainment," Sutta Central.

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MN87: Piyajatika Sutta - Born From Those Who Are Dear | Ajahn Brahmali | 24-12-2006

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 87 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Piyajatika Sutta, “Born from Those Who Are Dear” or “Born From the Beloved.”

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“A rare glimpse into the marital life of King Pasenadi, and how he is led to the Dhamma by his Queen, the incomparable Mallika. She confirms the Buddha’s teaching that our loved ones bring us sorrow; but that’s not something a husband, father, and king wants to hear,” Sutta Central.

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