AN 4.55. The Same in Living (1) On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling among the Bhaggas in Suṁsumāragira in the deer park at Bhesakalā Grove. Then, in the morning, the Blessed One dressed, took his bowl and robe, and went to the residence of the householder Nakulapitā, where he sat down in the… Continue reading What Buddha said about The Same in Living
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Possessing four qualities, a woman is heading for victory in the present world and her life in this world succeeds. What four?
AN 8.49. The Present World (1) On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthī in Migāramātā’s Mansion in the Eastern Park. Then Visākhā Migāramātā approached the Blessed One…. The Blessed One then said to her: “Visākhā, possessing four qualities, a woman is heading for victory in the present world and her life in… Continue reading Possessing four qualities, a woman is heading for victory in the present world and her life in this world succeeds. What four?
How many qualities should a woman possess so that, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is reborn in Heaven”
AN 8.46. Anuruddha On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Kosambī in Ghosita’s Park. Now on that occasion the Venerable Anuruddha had gone off to pass the day and was in seclusion when a number of agreeable-bodied deities approached him, paid homage to him, stood to one side, and said to him: “Bhante… Continue reading How many qualities should a woman possess so that, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is reborn in Heaven”
What Buddha said about A Daughter
SN 3.16. A Daughter At Sāvatthī. Then King Pasenadi of Kosala went up to the Buddha, bowed, and sat down to one side. Then a man went up to the king and whispered in his ear, “Your Majesty, Queen Mallikā has given birth to a daughter.” When this was said, King Pasenadi was disappointed. Then, knowing that King… Continue reading What Buddha said about A Daughter
Because they look after their parents like this, they’re praised in this life by the astute, and they depart to rejoice in heaven.
AN 4.63. Living with Brahm “Mendicants, a family where the children honor their parents in their home is said to live with Brahmā. A family where the children honor their parents in their home is said to live with the first teachers. A family where the children honor their parents in their home is said to live… Continue reading Because they look after their parents like this, they’re praised in this life by the astute, and they depart to rejoice in heaven.
Because of this service to mother and father, the wise praise one in this world and after death one rejoices in heaven.
AN 3.31. Brahmā (1) “Bhikkhus, those families dwell with Brahmā where at home the mother and father are revered by their children. (2) Those families dwell with the first teachers where at home the mother and father are revered by their children. (3) Those families dwell with the gift-worthy where at home the mother and… Continue reading Because of this service to mother and father, the wise praise one in this world and after death one rejoices in heaven.
What Buddha said on What is Heard
On What is HeardSuta Sutta (AN 4:183) I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Rājagaha in the Bamboo Forest, the Squirrels’ Sanctuary. Then Vassakāra the brahman, the minister to the king of Magadha, approached the Blessed One and, on arrival, exchanged courteous greetings with him. After an exchange of friendly greetings… Continue reading What Buddha said on What is Heard
What Buddha Said About Termination of Karma that has been Done and Accumulated
AN 10.217. Volitional (1) “Bhikkhus, I do not say that there is a termination of volitional kamma that has been done and accumulated so long as one has not experienced its results, and that may be in this very life, or in the next rebirth, or on some subsequent occasion. But I do not say that there is… Continue reading What Buddha Said About Termination of Karma that has been Done and Accumulated
“Sir, I believe in the purity advocated by the western brahmins draped with moss who carry pitchers, serve the sacred flame, and immerse themselves in water.”
AN 10.176. With Cunda So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Pāvā in Cunda the smith’s mango grove. Then Cunda the smith went to the Buddha, bowed, and sat down to one side. The Buddha said to him, “Cunda, whose purity do you believe in?” “Sir, I believe in the purity advocated by… Continue reading “Sir, I believe in the purity advocated by the western brahmins draped with moss who carry pitchers, serve the sacred flame, and immerse themselves in water.”
“Master Gotama, what is the near shore? And what is the far shore?”
AN 10.169. With Saṅgārava Then Saṅgārava the brahmin went up to the Buddha, and exchanged greetings with him. When the greetings and polite conversation were over, he sat down to one side and said to the Buddha: “Master Gotama, what is the near shore? And what is the far shore?” “Killing living creatures is the near… Continue reading “Master Gotama, what is the near shore? And what is the far shore?”