AN 5.31. Sumanā On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s Park. Then Princess Sumanā, accompanied by five hundred chariots and five hundred court girls, approached the Blessed One, paid homage to him, and sat down to one side. Princess Sumanā then said to the Blessed One: “Here, Bhante,… Continue reading When they have become Angels, would there be any distinction or difference between them?
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Buddha answered question on How one who is donating ensures the success of their religious donation.
SN 7.13 With Devahita At Sāvatthī. Now at that time the Buddha was afflicted by winds. Venerable Upavāṇa was his carer. Then the Buddha said to Upavāṇa, “Please, Upavāṇa, find some hot water for me.” “Yes, sir,” replied Upavāṇa. He robed up, and, taking his bowl and robe, went to the home of the brahmin Devahita, and… Continue reading Buddha answered question on How one who is donating ensures the success of their religious donation.
What Buddha Said about Ten Pleasure Seekers That Are Found in The World
AN 10.91. Pleasure Seekers At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. Then the householder Anāthapiṇḍika went up to the Buddha, bowed, and sat down to one side. Seated to one side, the Buddha said to the householder Anāthapiṇḍika: “These ten pleasure seekers are found in the world. What ten? First, a… Continue reading What Buddha Said about Ten Pleasure Seekers That Are Found in The World
There are these seven kinds of wealth. What seven?
ANJ 7.5 Wealth in Brief “Mendicants, there are these seven kinds of wealth. What seven? The wealth of faith, ethical conduct, conscience, prudence, learning, generosity, and wisdom. These are the seven kinds of wealth. Faith and ethical conduct are kinds of wealth,as are conscience and prudence,learning and generosity,and wisdom is the seventh kind of wealth. When a woman… Continue reading There are these seven kinds of wealth. What seven?
There are these five drawbacks and five benefits of riches. What five?
AN 5.227. Riches “Mendicants, there are these five drawbacks of riches. What five? Fire, water, kings, thieves, and unloved heirs all take a share. These are the five drawbacks of riches. There are these five benefits of riches. What five? Riches enable you to bring pleasure and joy to yourself; your mother and father; your children, partners, bondservants, workers, and… Continue reading There are these five drawbacks and five benefits of riches. What five?
You can expect only growth, not decline, when you find five qualities in any gentleman. What Five?
AN 5.58. The Licchavi Youths At one time the Buddha was staying near Vesālī, at the Great Wood, in the hall with the peaked roof. Then the Buddha robed up in the morning and, taking his bowl and robe, entered Vesālī for alms. Then after the meal, on his return from alms-round, he plunged deep into… Continue reading You can expect only growth, not decline, when you find five qualities in any gentleman. What Five?
What Buddha said about Five Kinds of Wealth
AN5. 47. Wealth “Bhikkhus, there are these five kinds of wealth. What five? The wealth of faith, the wealth of virtuous behavior, the wealth of learning, the wealth of generosity, and the wealth of wisdom. (1) “And what, bhikkhus, is the wealth of faith? Here, a noble disciple is endowed with faith. He places faith… Continue reading What Buddha said about Five Kinds of Wealth
There are these five benefits that can be obtained from wealth. Which five?
Benefits to be Obtained (from Wealth)Ādiya Sutta (AN 5:41) Then Anāthapiṇḍika the householder went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to him, sat to one side. As he was sitting there the Blessed One said to him: “There are these five benefits that can be obtained from wealth. Which five? “There is the… Continue reading There are these five benefits that can be obtained from wealth. Which five?
Heirless – Aputaka Sutta
Heirless (2)Aputtaka Sutta (SN 3:20) Near Sāvatthī. Then King Pasenadi Kosala went to the Blessed One in the middle of the day and, on arrival, having bowed down to the Blessed One, sat to one side. As he was sitting there the Blessed One said to him, “Well now, great king, where are you coming from… Continue reading Heirless – Aputaka Sutta
What Buddha Said About Wealth That’s Not Properly Put to Use, Goes to Waste and Not to Any Good Use.
Heirless (1)Aputtaka Sutta (SN 3:19) Near Sāvatthī. Then King Pasenadi Kosala went to the Blessed One in the middle of the day and, on arrival, having bowed down to the Blessed One, sat to one side. As he was sitting there the Blessed One said to him, “Well now, great king, where are you coming from… Continue reading What Buddha Said About Wealth That’s Not Properly Put to Use, Goes to Waste and Not to Any Good Use.