Deeper Dhamma

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

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

Read MN87 on Sutta Central or Access To Insight. 

“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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MN49 Brahmanimntinika Sutta - On the Invitation of Brahma | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 09-04-2006

Ajahn Brahm discusses the very entertaining 49th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya - the Brahmanimntinika Sutta, "On the Invitation of Brahma".

Click here to read MN49 on Sutta Central.

"The Buddha ascends to a high heavenly realm where he engages in a cosmic contest with a powerful divinity, who had fallen into the delusion that he was eternal and all-powerful," Sutta Central.

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MN57 Kukkuravatika Sutta - The Ascetic Who Behaved Like A Dog | Ajahn Brahmali | 26-11-2006

Ajahn Brahmali discusses 57th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Kukkuravatika Sutta, The Ascetic Who Behaved Like A Dog. 

Read MN57 here on Sutta Central.

"Some ascetics in ancient India undertook extreme practices, such as a vow to behave like an ox or a dog. The Buddha meets two such individuals, and is reluctantly pressed to reveal the kammic outcomes of such practice," Sutta Central.

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MN9 Sammaditthi Sutta -Right View | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 12 February 2006

Ajahn Brahm discusses the 9th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya; the Sammaditthi Sutta, Right View.

Click here to read MN9 on Sutta Central.

"Venerable Sāriputta gives a detailed explanation of right view, the first factor of the noble eightfold path. At the prompting of the other mendicants, he approaches the topic from a wide range of perspectives," Sutta Central.

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MN117 The Mahacattarisaka Sutta - The Great Forty | Ajahn Brahmali | 25-06-2006

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 117 from the Majjhima Nikaya; The Mahacattarisaka Sutta, "The Great Forty".

You can read this sutta on Sutta Central. 

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MN25 Nivapa Sutta - The Bait | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 26 February 2006

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 25 from the Majjhima Nikaya: the Nivapa Sutta - The Bait. 

Read MN25 here on Sutta Central.

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MN122 The Mahasunnyata Sutta - The Greater Discourse on Voidness | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 08-01-2006

Ajahn Brahm elaborates upon the Greater Discourse on Voidness; sutta 122 from the Majjhima Nikaya, The Mahasunnyata Sutta. The discussion is based upon the contemporary english translation of the Majjhima Nikaya translated by Bhikkhu Nyanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi, published by Wisdom Books. 

Read MN122 here on Sutta Central.

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MN48 Kosambiya Sutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 12-12-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 48 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Kosambiya Sutta - The Mendicants of Kosambi. (Believed to be given on the 12-12-2004)

Read MN48 here on Sutta Central.

"Despite the Buddha’s presence, the monks of Kosambi fell into a deep and bitter dispute. The Buddha taught the reluctant monks to develop love and harmony, reminding them of the state of peace that they sought," Sutta Central.

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MN75 Magandiya Sutta - With Magandiya | Ajahn Visuddhi | 30-05-2004

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

Read MN75 here on Sutta Central.

"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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MN140: Dhatuvibhanga Sutta - The Analysis or Exposition of the Elements | Ajahn Hasapanna | 14-06-2020

Ajahn Hasapanna discusses sutta 140 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta, 'The Analysis or Exposition of the Elements.'

Read MN140 on Sutta Central here.

"While staying overnight in a potter’s workshop, the Buddha has a chance encounter with a monk who does not recognize him. They have a long and profound discussion based on the four elements. This is one of the most insightful and moving discourses in the canon," Sutta Central.

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Setting In Motion The Wheel Of Dhamma | Ajahn Vayama | 19 July 2002

This recording is a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Vayama (not a scheduled Sutta class). Ajahn Vayama reflects upon the occasion upon which the Buddha gave his first teaching the 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (SN56.11) - The Discourse on Setting In Motion The Wheel Of Dhamma'. Ajahn Vayama discusses the circumstances around this first teaching of the Buddha and its meaning.

Read SN56.11 on Sutta Central here.

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AN1.11-20 Nivaranappahana Vagga & AN5.193 Sangarava Sutta | Ajahn Nissarano | 23-05-2004

Ajahn Nissarano discusses two suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya:

• AN1.11-20 Nivaranappahana Vagga Sutta - Abandoning the Hindrances
• AN5.193 Sangarava Sutta
• Click here to read AN1.11-20 on Sutta Central.
• Click here to read AN5.193 on Sutta Central.

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MN139 Aranavibhanga Sutta - The Analysis of Non-Conflict | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 14-11-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 139 of the Majjhima Nikaya - Aranavibhanga Sutta: The Analysis of Non-Conflict. Ajahn Brahm begins with an introductory talk about suttas.

Read MN139 here on Sutta Central.

"Achieving peace is no simple matter. The Buddha explains how to avoid conflict through contentment, right speech, understanding pleasure and not insisting on local conventions," Sutta Central. 

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MN56: Upali Sutta - Discourse with Upali | Ajahn Brahmali

Ajahn Brahmali discusses sutta 56 from the Majjhima Nikaya: Upali Sutta - Discourse with Upali. The date given is unknown. 

Read MN56 on Sutta Central here.

"The Buddha disagrees with a Jain ascetic on the question of whether physical or mental deeds are more important. When he hears of this, the Jain disciple Upāli decides to visit the Buddha and refute him, and proceeds despite all warnings," Sutta Central. 

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AN1.296-305, AN6.10 Mahānāma Sutta - Mahanama and SN47.10 Bhikkhunupassaya Sutta - The Bhikkhuni’s Quarters | Ajahn Nissarano | 28-03-2004

Ajahn Nissarano discusses suttas:

Anguttara Nikaya: AN1.296 – 305, AN6.10 Mahānāma Sutta - Mahanama. Read AN6.10 here on Sutta Central.

Samyutta Nikaya: SN47.10 Bhikkhunupassaya Sutta - The Bhikkhuni’s Quarters. Read SN47.10 here on Sutta Central.

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MN22 Alagagaddupama Sutta - The Simile of the Snake | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11 July 2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 22 of the Majjhima Nikaya: Alagagaddupama Sutta - The Simile of the Snake.

Read MN22 here on Sutta Central.

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MN82 Ratthapala Sutta - To Ratthapala | Ajahn Visuddhi | 25-01-2004

Ajahn Visuddhi discusses the 82nd sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, the Ratthapala Sutta, "To Ratthapala".

"A wealthy young man, Raṭṭhapala, has a strong aspiration to go forth, but has to prevail against the reluctance of his parents. Even after he became a monk, his parents tried to persuade him to disrobe. The discourse ends with a moving series of teachings on the fragility of the world," Sutta Central. 

Read MN82 here on Sutta Central 

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MN19 Dvedhavitakka Sutta: Two Kinds of Thought | Ajahn Cittapalo | 08-05-2005

Ajahn Cittapalo discusses sutta 19 from the Majjhima Nikaya; Dvedhāvitakka Sutta, "Two Kinds of Thought". 

Click here to read MN19 on Sutta Central.

"Recounting his own experiences in developing meditation, the Buddha explains how to understand harmful and harmless thoughts, and how to go beyond thought altogether," Sutta Central. 

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MN66 Latukikopama Sutta - The Simile of the Quail | Ajahn Brahmavamso | 11-01-2004

Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 66 of the Majjhima Nikaya: Latukikopama Sutta - The Simile of the Quail.

"Again raising the rule regarding eating, but this time as a reflection of gratitude for the Buddha in eliminating things that cause complexity and stress. The Buddha emphasizes how attachment even to little things can be dangerous," Sutta Central. 

Read MN66 here on Sutta Central.

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AN3.65 Kalama Sutta - With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta | Ajahn Dhiravamso | 28-03-2010

Ajahn Dhiravamso discusses sutta 3.65 from the Anguttara Nikaya, the Kalama Sutta.

"How to navigate among different spiritual opinions," Sutta Central. 

Click here to read AN3.65 on Sutta Central. Apologies if this is the incorrect sutta as its say Kesamutti Sutta, but believed to be the right one. 

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