{"id":1462,"date":"2010-02-12T16:54:55","date_gmt":"2010-02-12T08:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dharmafarer.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=1462"},"modified":"2025-12-23T10:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T02:01:37","slug":"sutta-discovery-vol-30-39","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.themindingcentre.org\/dharmafarer\/sutta-discovery\/sutta-discovery-vol-30-39","title":{"rendered":"SD 30 – 39"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SD 30: Skillful means (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>08-5648-9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Skillful means is the virtuous peak of wisdom and compassion.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Theme<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

30.0<\/span><\/td>\ncontents & tmc activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 30 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.1<\/span><\/td>\nPa\u00f1cakanga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 36.19 = M 59<\/span><\/td>\nModels of truth and true happiness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.2<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Vedalla Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 43<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta on the nature of wisdom and freedom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.3<\/span><\/td>\nSabbasava Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 2<\/span><\/td>\nMethods of overcoming all our defilements.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.4<\/span><\/td>\nBahuvedaniya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 59 = S 36.19<\/span><\/td>\nModels of truth and true happiness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.5<\/span><\/td>\nSonadanda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 4<\/span><\/td>\nThe characteristic of a true brahmin.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.6<\/span><\/td>\nAttha Mettanisamsa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.1<\/span><\/td>\nThe 8 benefits of lovingkindness cultivation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.7<\/span><\/td>\nMetta Bhavana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nIt 1.3.7<\/span><\/td>\nThe benefits of lovingkindness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.8<\/span><\/td>\nUpaya<\/em>: skillful means<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/span><\/td>\nBringing the truth to the level of the people for their benefit and liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.9<\/span><\/td>\n(Dasaka) Upali Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA 10.99<\/span><\/td>\nUpali is advised not to live the solitary forest life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30.10<\/span><\/td>\nDhamma\u00f1\u00f1u Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA 7.64<\/span><\/td>\nThe qualities of a true individual.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 31: Latent tendencies <\/strong>(ISBN <\/strong>978-981-08-<\/strong>6586-3)<\/h3>\n

Our habits keep us in an endless cyclic rut.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.0<\/td>\ncontents; related classes and activities<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nSD 31 contents; sutta classes and courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.1<\/td>\nPahana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 36.3<\/td>\nOvercoming the latent tendencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.2<\/td>\n(Kammavada) Bhumija Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.25<\/td>\nNot all karmas arise consciously.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.3<\/td>\nAnusaya: Latent tendencies<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe self, habits, awareness and liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.4<\/td>\nA\u00f1\u00f1atara Bhikkhu Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.35<\/td>\nWe are what we know.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.5<\/td>\n(Paribbajaka) Magandiya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 75<\/td>\nThe disadvantages of sensual pleasures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.6<\/td>\nAcchariya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.128<\/td>\nThe marvels associated with the Buddha’s Arising.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.7<\/td>\nSexuality: a Buddhist perspective<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nSexuality: A Buddhist perspective.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.8a<\/td>\nAnusaya Ananda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.32a<\/td>\nPossibility of overcoming I-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.8b<\/td>\nAnusaya Sariputta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.32b<\/td>\nOvercoming I-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.9<\/td>\nUnconscious Views<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nAn examination of some Buddhist terms for mind-body processes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.10<\/td>\nAhara Avijja Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.61<\/td>\nConditions giving rise to ignorance and to liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.11<\/td>\nAhara Tanha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.62<\/td>\nConditions giving rise to craving and to liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.12<\/td>\nThree Roots Inc<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nHow the three unwholesome roots are institutionalized.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.13<\/td>\nMana Sona Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.49<\/td>\nThe three psychological complexes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.14<\/td>\nA\u00f1\u00f1atara Bhikkhu Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.36<\/td>\nWe are our latent tendencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.15<\/td>\nTanha Jalini Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.199<\/td>\nHow craving manifest itself in 108 ways.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SD 32: Mental Hindrances (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>08-7376-9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A mental hindrance is when the mind sees not itself.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.0<\/td>\nSD 32 contents; classes and courses at TMC<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nContents and TMC activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.1<\/td>\nNivarana, mental hindrances<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe 5 barriers to mental focus and how to break through them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.2<\/td>\nKamacchanda, desire for sense-pleasures<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nDesire for sense-pleasures: <\/strong>the 1st of the five mental hindrances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.3<\/td>\nAvarana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.51<\/td>\nThe 5 mental hindrances are like mountain streams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.4<\/td>\nCula Dhamma Samadana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 45<\/td>\n4 types of behaviour in terms of moral virtue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.5<\/td>\nVyapada, ill will<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nIll-will: <\/strong>the 2nd of the five mental hindrances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.6<\/td>\nThinamiddha, sloth and torpor<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nSloth and torpor:<\/strong> the 3rd of the five mental hindrances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.7<\/td>\nUddhaccakukkucca: restlessness and worry<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nRestless and worry:<\/strong> the 4th of the five mental hindrances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.8<\/td>\nVicikiccha, spiritual doubt<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nSpiritual doubt:<\/strong> the 5th of the five mental hindrances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.9<\/td>\nKandaraka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 51<\/td>\nThe 4 kinds of persons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.10<\/td>\nKim Mulaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.83<\/td>\nThe nature of all things (in brief).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.11<\/td>\nSannojana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 41.1<\/td>\nCitta explains the nature of the mental fetters to the monks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.12<\/td>\n(Thinamiddha) Tissa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.84<\/td>\nDrowsiness can be overcome by insight.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.13<\/td>\nSuppati Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.7<\/td>\nThe wise deserve their rest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.14<\/td>\n(Majjhima) Cetokhila Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 16<\/td>\nHow to free the mind liberate it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.15<\/td>\nKankha Revata Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nU 5.7<\/td>\nSpiritual purification through overcoming doubt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32.16<\/td>\nBibliography<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nBibliography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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SD 33: Dhyana (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>08-7377-6)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dhyana is the mind fully and blissfully free from the body.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.0<\/td>\ncontents; sutta classes & related courses<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nSD 33 contents; sutta classes and TMC courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.1a<\/td>\nSamadhi<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe significance of mental concentration in early Buddhism.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.1b<\/td>\nThe Buddha discovered dhyana.<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe nature of dhyana as a basis for liberation33.1b (2.1) Pancalacanda Sutta (S 2.7).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.2<\/td>\n(Pancalacanda) Sambadha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.42<\/td>\nThe Buddha is the discoverer of dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.3a<\/td>\nVivekaja Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 28.1<\/td>\nHow an arhat enjoys meditation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.3b<\/td>\nEkadasaka Cetanakaraniya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 11.2<\/td>\nSpiritual growth progresses naturally from moral virtue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.4<\/td>\nVitakkavicara<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThinking, mindfulness and dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.5<\/td>\nGopaka Moggallana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 108<\/td>\nThe sangha as self-regulating; Not all dhyanas are praised by the Buddha.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.6<\/td>\nRahogata Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 36.11<\/td>\nDhyana and feeling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.7<\/td>\n(Arahatta) Bahiya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nU 1.10<\/td>\nThe time to learn is now (Bahiya Daruciriya).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.8<\/td>\nAsavakkhaya Jhana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.36<\/td>\nThe dhayanas lead to spiritual liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.9<\/td>\nNanakarana Metta Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.125<\/td>\nGoing to heaven can end up in being reborn in the hells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.10<\/td>\n(Nanakarana) Metta Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.126<\/td>\nCultivating the divine abodes to attain non-return.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.11<\/td>\nAnnathatta Ananda Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.37<\/td>\nThe aspects of impermanence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.12<\/td>\nAnnathatta Ananda Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.38<\/td>\nThe aspects of impermanence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.13<\/td>\nSamadhi Pancangika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.28<\/td>\nCharacteristic of dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33.14<\/td>\nUddesa Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 138<\/td>\nHow to be mindful internally and externally.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 34: Spiritual Friendship (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-08-7378-3) <\/strong><\/h3>\n

A spiritual friend is one who keeps our hearts calm and clear.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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34.0<\/td>\nSD 34 contents<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nSD 34 contents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.1<\/span><\/td>\nSpiritual friendship: a textual study<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nThe nature and duties of friendship.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.2<\/td>\nMeghiya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.3 ~\u00a0U 4.1<\/td>\nSpiritual friendship conduces to mental development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.3<\/td>\nKalyanamitta Appamada Sutta<\/a> or Kalyanamtta Sevana Sutta or Kalyanamitta Sutta or Appamada Sutta<\/td>\nS 3.18<\/td>\nThe Buddha as a spiritual friend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.4<\/td>\nPotthilatthera Vatthu <\/a><\/td>\nDhA 20.7 on Dh 282<\/td>\nThe power of faith in spiritual growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.5<\/td>\nCult Buddhism<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nThe blurring and abuse of Buddhism.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.6<\/td>\nCankamana Sutta<\/a> or Cankama Sutta<\/td>\nS 14.15<\/td>\nWe tend to see others in own own image.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.7<\/td>\nCatuma Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 67<\/td>\nFour dangers that renunciants must overcome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.8<\/td>\nSalavatika Lohicca Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 12<\/td>\nGood teachers and bad teachers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.9<\/td>\nUpaddha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 45.2<\/td>\nSpiritual friendship is<\/em> the holy life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.10<\/td>\nKalyanamittata Sariputta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 45.3<\/td>\nSpiritual friendship is the whole of the holy lie.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.11<\/td>\nKalyanamitta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 45.49<\/td>\nThe external condition for the noble eightfold path.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.12<\/td>\nYoniso Manasikara Sampada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 45.55<\/td>\nThe internal condition for the noble eightfold path.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.13<\/td>\nPiya Mitta Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 7.35<\/td>\nQualities of a true friend (a layman).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.14<\/td>\nPiya Mitta Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nA 7.36<\/td>\nQualities of a true friend (a monastic).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34.15<\/td>\nSabbhi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 1.31<\/td>\nAssociating with the good.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 35: Wisdom\u00a02 (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>08-9269-2) <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The truth is in here (in your heart).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Theme<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

35.0<\/td>\nSD 35 contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 35 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.1<\/td>\nNecessity and sufficiency in early Buddhist conditionality<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nBasic notions in dependent arising.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.2<\/td>\nLokayatika Brahmana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.38<\/td>\nThe world’s end cannot be reached by going.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.3<\/td>\nKundaliya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 46.4<\/td>\nThe Buddha’s teaching leads to spiritual liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.4a (1)<\/td>\nKesaputtiya Sutta Introduction<\/a> or Kalama Sutta or Kesamitti(ya) Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nA 3.65<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction to Kesaputtiya Sutta.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.4a (2)<\/td>\nKesaputtiya Sutta<\/a> or Kalama Sutta or Kesamitti(ya) Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nA 3.65<\/span><\/td>\nTrue religious worth spiritual assurance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.4a (3)<\/td>\nKesaputtiya Sutta Commentary<\/a> or Kalama Sutta or Kesamitti(ya) Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nA 3.65<\/span><\/td>\nSutta Commentary.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.4b<\/span><\/td>\nKesaputtiya Sutta, a comparative study<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.65, MA 16<\/span><\/td>\nThe Pali sutta and the Chinese Agama version.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.5<\/span><\/td>\nApannaka Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 60<\/span><\/td>\nWhy doing good is better than not.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.6<\/span><\/td>\nVimamsaka Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 47<\/span><\/td>\nEven the Buddha should be investigated.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35.7<\/span><\/td>\nSandaka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 76<\/span><\/td>\nFalse religions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 36a: Buddhism & Mythology (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>08-9876-2) <\/strong><\/h3>\n

A myth tells us more about ourselves than real life can <\/em>[2012a, last updated on 8 Dec 2011]<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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36.0<\/td>\nSD 36a contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 36 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.1<\/td>\nMyth in Buddhism<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nSymbols and stories in our actions and the potential for good.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.2<\/td>\nBuddha as Myth<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nUniversal themes in the Buddha’s life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.3<\/td>\nSubha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.3<\/td>\nRestraint of body and mind keeps Mara away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.4<\/td>\nMara Tajjaniya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 50<\/td>\nMoggallana’s past life as Mara Dusi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.5<\/td>\nSatta Vassa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.24<\/td>\nMara is unable to find a single weakness in the Buddha.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.6<\/td>\nMara Dhitu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.25<\/td>\nThe Buddha is not affected by negative past memories.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.7<\/td>\nPajjota Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 1.26<\/td>\nThe source of light and heat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.8<\/td>\nMagadha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 2.4<\/td>\nThe source of light and heat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.9<\/td>\nLakkhana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 30<\/td>\nThe 32 marks of a great man.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SD 36b: Buddhism & Mythology (ISBN 978-981-07-1740-7<\/strong><\/strong>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A myth tells us more about ourselves than real life can <\/em>[2012a, last updated on 10 Mar 2012]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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36b<\/td>\n36b contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 36b contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.10<\/td>\nCakkavatti Sihanada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 26<\/td>\nPolitical power and spiritual power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.11<\/td>\nMara Samiddhi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 4.22<\/td>\nMara is overcome by knowledge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.12<\/td>\nMaha Sudassana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 17<\/td>\nA mythology of meditation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.13<\/td>\n(Pada) Dona Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.36<\/td>\nThe Buddha is only one of a kind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.14<\/td>\nDona Brahmana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA \u00a05.192<\/td>\n5\u00a0types of brahmins and five types of monastics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.15<\/td>\n(Tathagata) Acchariya Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.127<\/td>\n4\u00a0marvels attending the Buddha’s advent & Buddhist developments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.16<\/td>\nGomaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.96<\/td>\nThe impermanence of all luxuries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36.17<\/td>\nMaha Sudassana Jataka<\/a><\/td>\nJ 95<\/td>\nA mythology of impermanence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 37: Right livelihood 1 (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-<\/strong>07-2205-0)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Right livelihood is living and working as if life and happiness really matter<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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37.0<\/td>\nSD 37 Contents & TMC activities<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 37 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.1<\/td>\nVasettha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 98<\/td>\nYou are what you do.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.2a<\/td>\nPapanika Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.19<\/td>\nThe conditions for wealth to arise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.2b<\/td>\nPapanika Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.20<\/td>\nHow to be rich and happy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.3<\/td>\nRunna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.103<\/td>\nThe way of the world is not for monastics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.4<\/td>\nNalakapana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 68<\/td>\nThe destinies of the true disciples and the purpose of the holy life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.5<\/td>\nIna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.45<\/td>\nKarma is like debts and interests that accumulate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.6<\/td>\nAriya Dhana Sutta 1 & 2<\/a><\/td>\nA 7.5 & A 7.6<\/td>\nThe virtues of great assistance & the laymen’s great commission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.7<\/td>\nAnangana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 5<\/td>\nA monastic’s right livelihood.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.8<\/td>\nRight livelihood<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nThe nature of wealth & living the spiritual life in the world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.9<\/td>\nEsukari Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 96<\/td>\nThe nature of true service.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.10<\/td>\n(Ciratthita) Kula Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.255<\/td>\nFour things that make a wealthy family stand long.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.11<\/td>\nNavaka Upagantabba Kula Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.17<\/td>\nNine conditions when a family may be approached.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.12<\/td>\nPatta Kamma Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.61<\/td>\nHow to enjoy the benefits of both worlds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.13<\/td>\nHow Pasenadi overcomes his gluttony<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 3.13; DhA 15.7<\/span><\/td>\nDonapaka Sutta & Pasenadi Kosala Vatthu.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37.14<\/td>\nHow robes are recycled<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nV 2:290; DhA 2.1 & J 157<\/span><\/td>\nAccounts from the Vinaya and Commentaries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 38: Love & compassion (ISBN <\/strong>978-981-07<\/strong>-3178-6) [2012]<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Love is the wisdom and action as if others are our mirrors<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Theme<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

38.0<\/td>\nSD 38 contents, TMC courses & activities<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 38 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.1<\/td>\nKakacupama Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 21<\/td>\nMonastics must practise complete patience and non-violence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.2<\/td>\nCandupama Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 16.3<\/td>\nImpure and pure ways of teaching the Dharma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.3<\/td>\nKaraniya Metta Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nKhp 9 = Sn 1.8<\/span><\/td>\nHow to cultivate lovingkindness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.4<\/span><\/td>\nLove<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nLove: a Buddhist perspective on friendship, humanity and life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.5<\/td>\nBrahmavihara: the divine abodes<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nThe\u00a0practical cultivation of divinity in man.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.6<\/td>\n(Brahmavihara) Subha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 99<\/span><\/td>\nGodliness is within ourselves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.7<\/td>\n(Piya) Mallika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.8 = U 5.1<\/span><\/td>\nAs we love ourselves, so do others love themselves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.8<\/td>\n(Pasenadi) Piya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.4<\/span><\/td>\nHow to love ourself.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38.9<\/td>\nAtta Rakkhita Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 3.5<\/td>\nThe best\u00a0protection is self-protection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 39: Karma 3 [ISBN 978-981-07-4839-5] (2012)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are what we think, say and do<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Theme<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

39.0<\/td>\nSD 39 contents<\/a><\/td>\nContents<\/td>\nSD 39 contents; sutta classes & courses at TMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.1<\/td>\nGroup Karma<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\nGroup karma? An early Buddhist perspective.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.2<\/td>\nIsayo Samuddaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 11.10<\/td>\nBad comes to the bad-doer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.3<\/td>\nSabba Kamma Jaha Sutta<\/a> or Kammavipakaja Sutta<\/td>\nU 3.1<\/td>\nHow to be\u00a0untroubled by karma.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.4<\/td>\nPayasi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 23<\/td>\nKarma, rebirth and proper giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.5<\/td>\n(Jati) Paccaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.20<\/td>\nDependent arising as natural order of things.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.6<\/td>\nAghata Pativinaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.162<\/td>\nAnger management.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.7<\/td>\nSamsappaniya Pariyaya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.205<\/td>\nWe are our own karma.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.8<\/td>\nSevitabbasevitabba Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 114<\/td>\nThings that\u00a0are helpful and that are unhelpful in our life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.9<\/td>\nAsibandhakaputta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 42.6<\/td>\nPrayers do not affect a person’s destiny or afterlife.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.10<\/td>\n(Catukka) Mallika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.197<\/td>\nBeauty, wealth and power as karmic fruits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.11<\/td>\n(Brahmacariya) Maha Kotthita Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.13<\/td>\nThe reward of holy life is not good karma, but liberation through the truth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39.12<\/td>\n(Avijja) Paccaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.27<\/td>\nSpecific conditionality and ignorance as the root of dependent arising.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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