{"id":526,"date":"2009-12-06T21:12:56","date_gmt":"2009-12-06T13:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dharmafarer.net\/?page_id=526"},"modified":"2025-12-30T18:10:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:10:49","slug":"sutta-discovery-volume-1-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.themindingcentre.org\/dharmafarer\/sutta-discovery\/sutta-discovery-volume-1-9","title":{"rendered":"SD 1 – 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SD 1: The Buddha & the Early Buddhist Teachings<\/span> [3rd rev ed, 2010, ISBN <\/strong>978-981-08-5206-1]<\/strong>
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Buddhism begins with looking at our goodness within. <\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/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
0.0<\/span><\/td>\nContents<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.1<\/span><\/td>\nPreface to SD 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.2<\/span><\/td>\nGuidelines for study and teaching<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.3<\/span><\/td>\nAbbreviations<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTechnical, textual and scriptural abbreviations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.4<\/span><\/td>\nPali Canon and related works<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nScripture editions, translations and how to cite scriptures.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.5<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction to SD 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.1<\/span><\/td>\nDhammacakka Pavattana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 56.11<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha’s traditional 1st discourse.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.2<\/span><\/td>\nAnatta Lakkhana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.59<\/span><\/td>\nThe 3 characteristics, the 5 aggregates, and nonself.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.3<\/span><\/td>\nAditta (Pariyaya) Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS 35.28<\/span><\/td>\nEverything is burning with greed, hate and delusion.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.4<\/span><\/td>\nUdumbarika Sihanada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 25<\/span><\/td>\nThe Dharma\u2019s true purpose & the spiritual bases for interfaith dialogue.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.5<\/span><\/td>\nVeludvareyya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 55.7<\/span><\/td>\nThe 4 precepts, the golden rule, values and streamwinning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.6<\/span><\/td>\nVitakka Santhana Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 20<\/span><\/td>\nHow to overcome distractions during meditation. (MP3<\/a>) [2 Mar 2013]<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.7<\/span><\/td>\nKevaddha Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nD 11<\/span><\/td>\nThe best answer to life lies within ourself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.8<\/span><\/td>\n Tevijja Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 13<\/span><\/td>\nProblems with the Creator-God idea and theistic prayer.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.9<\/span><\/td>\nDakkhina Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 142<\/span><\/td>\nThe early nuns and the nature of giving.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.10<\/span><\/td>\nThe Dharma-ending Age <\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/span><\/td>\n(Prophecy in the Pali Canon) Who is responsible for the decline of Buddhism?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.11<\/span><\/td>\nAriya Pariyesana Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 26<\/span><\/td>\nThe events leading up to the great awakening.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.12<\/span><\/td>\nMaha,saccaka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 36.17-44<\/span><\/td>\nThe Bodhisattva’s self-mortification.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.13<\/span><\/td>\nMaha,sihanada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 12.44-63<\/span><\/td>\nThe Bodhisattva\u2019s self-mortification.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.14<\/span><\/td>\nIndex & glossary<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nSD 1 Main bibliography <\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 2: Wealth & Lovingkindness <\/strong>[3rd rev ed, 2010, ISBN 978-981-08-6272-3]<\/strong>
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With great wealth comes great responsibility to do good.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta or Chapter Title
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0. 0 0<\/span><\/td>\nSD 2 Title page and contents<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTitle page and contents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.0 1<\/span><\/td>\nPreface<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPreface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.0 2<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.1<\/span><\/td>\nAdiya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.41<\/span><\/td>\nThe best benefits of wealth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.2<\/span><\/td>\nAnana Sutta or Ananya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.62<\/span><\/td>\nThe true benefits of worldly happiness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.3<\/span><\/td>\nDana Mahapphala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 7.49<\/span><\/td>\nOn the best motivation for giving<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.4<\/span><\/td>\n (Abhabba) Tayodhamma Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.76<\/span><\/td>\nWhy & how to practise the spiritual life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.5<\/span><\/td>\nMoral shame and moral fear: Kanha Sutta, Sukka Sutta, Hiri Ottappa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 2.7-9<\/span><\/td>\nThe 2 bright states that are world-protectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.6a<\/span><\/td>\n(Dasaka) Janussoni Sutta or (Saddha) Janussoni Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA 10.177<\/span><\/td>\nWho can benefit from dedication of merit?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.6b<\/span><\/td>\nNeyyattha Nitattha Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 2.3.4-5<\/span><\/td>\nTwo types of religious language<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.7<\/span><\/td>\nTirokudda Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nKh 7<\/span><\/td>\nThe departed and merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.8<\/span><\/td>\n(Agara) Aditta Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 1.41<\/span><\/td>\nOn having the right priorities in life<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.9<\/span><\/td>\nKimdada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 1.42<\/span><\/td>\nOn the best gifts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.10<\/span><\/td>\nKarajakaya Brahmavihara Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.208<\/span><\/td>\nHow lovingkindness limits karma and cultivates divinity in us.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.11a<\/span><\/td>\n(Sattaka) Metta Sutta<\/a> or (Punna) Metta Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nA 7.58a<\/span><\/td>\nThe spiritual benefit of lovingkindness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.11b<\/span><\/td>\nMa Punna Bhayi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nIt 22<\/span><\/td>\nThe three grounds for merit-making.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.12<\/span><\/td>\nTikandaki Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.144<\/span><\/td>\nDealing with thoughts of the attractive and of the repulsive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.13<\/span><\/td>\nAcchara Sanghata Vagga<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 1.6.1-10<\/span><\/td>\nLovingkindness; moral conduct; diligence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.14<\/span><\/td>\nOkkha Sutta<\/a> or Ukka Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nS 20.4<\/span><\/td>\nLovingkindness yields greater benefit than generosity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Ekadasa) Mettanisamsa Sutta <\/a><\/td>\nA 11.16<\/span><\/td>\nThe 11 benefits of cultivating loving-kindness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.16<\/span><\/td>\nIs there a soul?<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/span><\/td>\nA study based on the Pali Canon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.17<\/span><\/td>\nIs rebirth immediate?<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/span><\/td>\nA study based on the Pali Canon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.18<\/span><\/td>\nDhammadayada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 3<\/span><\/td>\nSariputta on how to inherit the Dharma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.19<\/span><\/td>\nAgganna Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nD 27<\/span><\/td>\nOn the origin or evolution of the world, society & universal values<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.20<\/span><\/td>\n(Panca) Gati Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 9.68<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 realms of sentient existence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.21<\/span><\/td>\n(Sangaha) Bala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 9.5<\/span><\/td>\nHow to free oneself from five common fears.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.22<\/span><\/td>\nBala Pandita Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 129<\/span><\/td>\nThe hells and the universal monarch.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.23<\/span><\/td>\n(Majjhima) Devaduta Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 130<\/span><\/td>\nThe five\u00a0sights and their meanings.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.24<\/span><\/td>\nMaha Sihanada Sutta (excerpt)<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n*M 12<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha’s knowledge of the worlds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.25<\/span><\/td>\nPatala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 36.4<\/span><\/td>\nOn the psychological nature of “hell.”<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.26<\/span><\/td>\nIndex & glossary<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIndex & glossary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.27<\/span><\/td>\nList of Piya Tan’s Works, Sutta Classes & courses<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.28<\/span><\/td>\nPrinting the suttas<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 3a & 3b: Refuge-going<\/span><\/strong>
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To go for refuge is to want to grow spiritually.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.1<\/span><\/td>\nThe one true refuge<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nBalance between self-reliance and spiritual community.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n*Madhura Sutta<\/span>
*Ghotamukha Sutta<\/span>
Ahitaya Thera Sutta<\/span>
*Mahapadesa Sutta<\/span>
*Mahaparinibbana Sutta<\/span><\/td>\n		M 84.10 f<\/span>
M 94.31<\/span>
A 5.88<\/span>
D 16.47-11<\/span>
D 16.23, 26<\/span><\/td>\n		To whom do we go for refuge?<\/span>
The Buddha is our refuge.<\/span>
Famous teachers can have wrong views.<\/span>
The 4 great references. = A 4.180<\/span>
Be islands unto yourself!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.2<\/span><\/td>\nListening beyond the ear<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nThe nature of noble discipleship.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n*Maha Vedalla Sutta<\/span>
Samathavipassana Sutta<\/span>
Dhammassavanna Sutta<\/span>
Vimmuttayatana Sutta<\/span>
*Anivarana Sutta<\/span>
Migasala Sutta<\/span><\/td>\n		M 43.14<\/span>
A 2.3.10<\/span>
A 5.26;<\/span>
D 33.2.1(25)<\/span>
S 46.38b<\/span>
A 6.44<\/span><\/td>\n		Two conditions for right view.<\/span>
Two connected aspects of meditation.<\/span>
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Opportunities to enter the Path.<\/span>
Overcoming mental hindrances.<\/span>
Measure not others.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.3<\/span><\/td>\nEntering the stream<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nThe fundamentals of spiritual attainment here and now (a textual survey).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n(Magga) Vibhanga Sutta<\/span>
Nittha Sutta<\/span>
(Sekha) Uddesa Sutta<\/span>
Saupadisesa Sutta<\/span>
*(Sotapatti) Phala Sutta<\/span>
*Panca Vera Bhaya Sutta 1<\/span><\/td>\n		S 45.8<\/span>
A 10.63<\/span>
A 3.85<\/span>
A 9.12<\/span>
S 55.55<\/span>
S 12.42<\/span><\/td>\n		Right view.<\/span>
Five kinds of saints.<\/span>
Four kinds of saints.<\/span>
On the ease of becoming a stream-winner.<\/span>
The limbs for streamwinning.<\/span>
The 4 limbs of a streamwinner.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.4<\/td>\nSankharupapatti Sutta<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 120<\/td>\nHow to choose a good rebirth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n(Sappurisa) Vaddha Sutta<\/span>
(Savika) Vaddhi Sutta<\/span><\/td>\n		A 5.63<\/span>
A 5.64<\/span><\/td>\n		The fivefold growth of a male lay disciple.<\/span>
The fivefold growth of a female lay disciple.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.5<\/td>\nLonaphala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.99<\/span><\/td>\nHow Dharma practice limits the effects of bad karma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.6<\/td>\nSarakani Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.24<\/span><\/td>\nEven a drinker can reach the path.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.7<\/td>\n(Upadana) Parivatta Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS 22.56<\/span><\/td>\nAn examination of the 5 aggregates within this life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.8<\/td>\nWhy Some Marriages Fail<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nStories of Isidasi<\/span><\/td>\nThiA 260-271<\/span><\/td>\nWhy some marriages fail.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nUttara and Sirima<\/span><\/td>\nDhA 11.2 DhA 17.3<\/span><\/td>\nThe power of lovingkindness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nVijaya Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nSn no 11<\/span><\/td>\nDisillusionment regarding the body.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.9<\/span><\/td>\nSancetanika Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 10.206<\/td>\nHow karma is forestalled and destroyed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3.10<\/td>\nAmbalatthika Rahulovada Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 61<\/span><\/td>\nDangers of lying and need for constant self-review.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.11<\/td>\nMaha Rahulovada Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 62<\/span><\/td>\nMeditations to overcome attachment to the body.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.12<\/td>\nNivarana Sangarava Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 46.55<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Calm and clear mind through clearing emotional blocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.12a<\/td>\nMaha Assapura Sutta Commentary<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMA 3:318-321<\/span><\/td>\nCommentarial explanations of the parables of the mental hindrances.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.13<\/td>\nAlagaddupama Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 22<\/span><\/td>\nThe best way to master the Buddha’s teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.14<\/td>\nThe teacher or the teaching?<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0(Essay)<\/span><\/td>\nCharisma and self-empowerment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRupa Sutta<\/span>
Puggalappasada Sutta<\/span>
*Ovada Sutta III<\/span>
Migasala Sutta<\/span>
Adhipateyya Sutta<\/span><\/td>\n		A 4.65<\/span>
A 5.250<\/span>
S 16.8<\/span>
A 6.44<\/span>
A 3.40<\/span><\/td>\n		The four measures of charisma. (Incl Tha 469-472; Pug 53 f)<\/span>
Dangers of wrong devotion.<\/span>
The Buddha\u2019s prophecy to Maha Kassapa.<\/span>
Measure not others. (Abridged)<\/span>
The Buddha and the devas know our deeds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.15<\/td>\nBakkula Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 124<\/span><\/td>\nThe story of a fish: living well, dying well.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.16<\/td>\n(Sattaka) Aggi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 7.44 [A:B 7.47]<\/span><\/td>\nThe 3 wholesome\u00a0fires.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 4 (2004a, 2nd rev 2009, 3rd rev 2012): Karma 1 <\/span>[<\/span><\/strong>ISBN 978-981-07-2694-2] <\/strong>(updated on 120615)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Karma means that we can radically change ourselves and the world.<\/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
4.0<\/td>\nSD 4 contents & TMC activites<\/a><\/td>\nSD 4 contents & TMC activites<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.1<\/td>\nSigalovada Sutta<\/span><\/a>;\u00a04.1(1.3) Thana Putta Sutta<\/span><\/td>\nD 31; A 5.39<\/span><\/td>\nThe lay person\u2019s code of ethics and social responsibilities. Reasons for having a son.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.2-4<\/span><\/td>\nSammatta Niyama Suttas 1-3<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.151-153<\/span><\/td>\nHow to prepare yourself for spiritual liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.3<\/td>\nSammatta Niyama Sutta 2 (see 4.2-4 above)<\/td>\nA5.152<\/td>\nHow to study the Dharma for liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.4<\/td>\nSammatta Niyama Sutta 3 (see 4.2-4 above)<\/td>\nA5.153<\/td>\nHow to study the Dharma for liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.5<\/td>\nSussusa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.88<\/td>\nHow to benefit from the Dharma with certainty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.6<\/td>\n(Catukka) Maha Cunda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.46<\/td>\nFellowship between scholars and meditators.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.7<\/td>\nCula Dukkhakkhandha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 14<\/td>\nThe nature of true happiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.8<\/td>\nHatthaka Alavaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.34<\/td>\nThe bases of conciliation; true happiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.9<\/td>\n(Majjhima) Dhananjani Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 97<\/td>\nSariputta guides a dying person to the Brahma world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.10<\/td>\n(Mahanama) Gilayana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 55.54<\/td>\nHow to die as a saint.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.11<\/td>\nPacala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 7.58<\/td>\n8 ways of overcoming drowsiness and nature of true discipleship.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.12<\/td>\n(Nava Purana) Kamma Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.146<\/td>\nKarma in the light of the four noble truths.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.13<\/td>\n(Vitthara) Kamma Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.232<\/td>\nFour types of karma in terms of their quality and results.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.14<\/td>\n(Kamma) Nidana Sutta & 4.14(1) Ti,dhamma Pahaniya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.33 &A 6.107<\/td>\nThe seed-like nature of karma (A 3.33)The 3 unwholesome roots are to be abandoned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.15<\/td>\nCula Kamma Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 135<\/td>\nAn analysis of karma and its fruit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.16<\/td>\nMaha Kamma Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 136<\/td>\nWhy the good sometimes suffer, the bad prosper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.17<\/td>\nDhatu Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 140<\/td>\nA pupil recognizes the Teacher through the Teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.18<\/td>\n(Tad-ah’) Uposatha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.70<\/td>\nTypes of precept\u00a0days or sabbaths.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.19-23<\/td>\nMoney and monastics<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nV 2:294 ff;
S 4:326;
A 2:53<\/td>\n		Why renunciants abstain from money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.20<\/td>\nUpakkilesa Sutta (abridged) [tr is embedded\u00a0in 4.19-23 above]<\/td>\nA 4.10<\/td>\nAccepting money by monastics is one of the impurities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.21<\/td>\n*Maniculaka Sutta (excerpt)\u00a0[tr is embedded in 4.19-23 above]<\/td>\nS 42.10<\/td>\nMonastics prohibited from accepting money.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.22<\/td>\n*Ghotamukha Sutta (excerpt)\u00a0[tr is embedded in 4.19-23 above]<\/td>\nM 94.31-33<\/td>\nThe monk Udena rejects donation of money.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.23<\/td>\n*Ghatikara Sutta (excerpt)\u00a0[tr is embedded in 4.19-23 above]<\/td>\nM 81.1-6<\/td>\nA family man who uses no money.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.24<\/td>\nAmagandha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nSn 2.2<\/span><\/td>\nWe are not always what we eat.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.25<\/td>\nCetovimutti, pannavimutti and ubhatobhagavimutti<\/a><\/td>\nEssay<\/span><\/td>\nFreedom of mind, freedom by wisdom, and freedom both ways.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 5 (2004b, 2nd rev 2009, 3rd rev 2011): Dependent arising<\/span> [<\/span><\/strong>ISBN 978-981-07-1031-6]<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Dependent arising is about how the mind works, and ending suffering.<\/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
5.1<\/td>\nSamajivi Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.55<\/td>\nLiving as ideal loving partners here and hereafter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.2<\/td>\nNakulapitu Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.16<\/td>\nHow a loving wife counsels a dying husband.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.3<\/td>\nNakulamata Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 8.49<\/td>\nOn how women can be reborn among the gods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.4<\/td>\nNakulapita Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.1<\/td>\n\u201cMy body may be sick, but my mind will not be sick.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.5<\/td>\nSallatthena Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 36.6<\/td>\nTwo kinds of pain, but the wise suffer only one kind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.6<\/td>\nSivaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 36.21<\/td>\nNot everything is due to karma. The 5 natural orders.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.7<\/td>\nSaleyyaka Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 41<\/td>\nThe 10 courses of action and choosing our rebirth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.8<\/td>\nCula Malunkyaputta Sutta<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 63<\/td>\nRight priorities in life and how to end suffering.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.9<\/td>\n(Arahatta) Malunkyaputta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.95<\/td>\nMinding the mind: Malunkyaputta goes into retreat and awakens.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.10<\/td>\nDighajanu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.54<\/td>\nThe layman\u2019s welfare.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.11<\/td>\nAngulimala Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 86<\/td>\nThe healing of a serial killer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.12<\/td>\nAbhinha Paccavekkhitabba Thana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.57<\/td>\nFive regular reflections for spiritual development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.13<\/td>\nSattha Sacitta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 10.51<\/td>\nOn self-review.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.14<\/td>\n(Kaya) Na Tumha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.37<\/td>\nKarma and interdependent origination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.15<\/td>\n(Paticcasamuppada) Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.2<\/td>\nDefinition of the 12 links.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.16<\/td>\nDependent Arising<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nOverview & introduction to the wheel of life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.17<\/td>\nMahanidana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 15<\/td>\nDependent arising, language and non-self.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.18<\/td>\n(Anuruddha) Upakkilesa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 128<\/td>\nSpiritual friendship and mental development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 6 (2004c): Wisdom<\/span> [<\/span><\/strong>ISBN 978-981-08-4245-1]<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span>\n

True wisdom is seeing things as they really are, and that we are no different.<\/em><\/strong><\/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
6.1<\/td>\nParileyya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.81<\/td>\nHow to immediately destroy the mental defilements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.2<\/td>\nSotapatti Mahanama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 55.37<\/td>\nThe spiritual qualities of the true lay follower.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.3<\/td>\nUpasaka Mahanama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA\u00a08.25<\/td>\nWhat makes a true lay follower?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.4<\/td>\nBhaya Vera Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.174<\/td>\nDisadvantages of breaking the precepts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.5<\/td>\nSabbalahusa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.40<\/td>\nFruits of breaking the precepts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.6<\/td>\nThree suttas on giving<\/a>:\u00a0(Attha) Dana Sutta 1
(Attha) Dana Sutta 2
Dana Vatthu Suttta<\/td>\n		A 8.31-33<\/td>\nOn the motives behind giving and the benefits of giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.7<\/td>\nSugata Vinaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.160<\/td>\n4 reasons for the disappearance of the Dharma.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.8<\/td>\nTitthayatana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.61<\/td>\nThree wrong views regarding karma.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.9<\/td>\nMaha Dukkhakkhandha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 13<\/td>\nOn the pains of pleasure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.10<\/td>\nMaha Cattarisaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 117<\/td>\nRight view and how the noble eightfold path works.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.11<\/td>\nNibbedhika (Pariyaya) Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.63<\/td>\nThe<\/span> noble<\/span> t<\/span>ruths<\/span> as<\/span> the path<\/span> to<\/span> spiritual<\/span> insight and<\/span> freedom<\/span>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.12<\/td>\nUpanisa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 12.23<\/td>\nThe<\/span> mundane and s<\/span>u<\/span>p<\/span>e<\/span>rmundane<\/span> dependent arising<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.13<\/td>\nKaccayanagotta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.15<\/td>\nOn what really is the middle way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.13a<\/td>\nKatyayanagotra Sutra<\/a><\/td>\nSA 301= T 2.99.85c-86a<\/td>\nChinese text and English translation of the sutra.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.14<\/td>\nMadhupindika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 18<\/td>\nPerception and mental proliferation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.15<\/td>\nAggi Vacchagotta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 72<\/td>\nNirvana and the problem of language.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.16<\/td>\nMaha Hatthipadopama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 28<\/td>\nThe 4 elements & dependent arising of the 5 aggregates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.17<\/td>\nParinna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.60<\/td>\nOvercoming clinging.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.18<\/td>\nMaha Sakuludayi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 77,15-21<\/td>\nThe 37 limbs of awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 7 (2005a): The world and the universe<\/span> <\/strong><\/span> Our world is our six senses: our eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind and their perceptions.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/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
7.1<\/td>\nSabba Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.23<\/td>\nThe 12 sense-bases and the Buddhist theory of everything.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.2<\/td>\n(Devata) Rohitassa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 2.26<\/td>\nThe world\u2019s end cannot be reached by going.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.3<\/td>\n(Lujjati) Loka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.82<\/td>\nThe world is constantly breaking up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.4<\/td>\nLokanta Gamana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.116<\/td>\nHow the world will really end.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.5<\/td>\n(Nidana) Loka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.44<\/td>\nThe dependent arising of the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.6<\/td>\nAttakari Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.38<\/td>\nIs there free will? On self-agency and other-agency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.6abc <\/span><\/td>\nCetana Sutta 1 -3<\/a>\u00a0[Discourses on Volition]<\/strong><\/td>\nS 12.38-40<\/span><\/td>\nKarma still works without intention.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a07.6b<\/td>\nCetana Sutta 2\u00a0[see above]<\/span><\/td>\nS 12.39<\/span><\/td>\nLatent tendencies lead to rebirth.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a07.6c<\/span><\/td>\nCetana Sutta 3\u00a0[see above]<\/span><\/td>\nS 12.40<\/span><\/td>\nOur inclinations are conditioned by latent tendencies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.7<\/td>\nFree Will<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nIs there free will?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.8<\/td>\n\n

Arana Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

M 139<\/td>\nNo problem people, only people with problem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.9<\/td>\n(Atthaka) Khalunka Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA 8.14<\/td>\nPsychological defence mechanisms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.10<\/td>\nMaha Tanhasankhaya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 38<\/span><\/td>\nConsciousness, rebirth and liberation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.11<\/span><\/td>\nAsibandhakaputta Kula Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 42.9<\/span><\/td>\nEight causes of the destruction of families.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.12<\/span><\/td>\nAbhaya Rajakumara Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 58<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha is not caught by trick questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.13<\/span><\/td>\nAnapanasati Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nM 118<\/span><\/td>\nThe breath meditation in practical detail.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.14<\/span><\/td>\nPotthapada Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 9<\/span><\/td>\nOn the nature of consciousness and the self.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.15<\/span><\/td>\n(Nivarana Bojjhanga) Ahara Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 46.51<\/span><\/td>\nStarving the hindrances, feeding the enlightenment factors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.16<\/span><\/td>\n(Upadana) Samadhi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.5<\/span><\/td>\nThe 5 aggregates and suffering over many lives.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 8: Lay sainthood<\/span> (2005b) <\/strong>
<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

No matter how we have fallen, we can rise again by seeing deep into our heart.<\/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
8.1<\/td>\nSpiritual friendship<\/a><\/span>: Stories of lovingkindness<\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nCompassion and fellowship are vital to the spiritual life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.2<\/td>\nTaming of the Bull<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nHow Buddhism adapts itself to its environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.3<\/td>\nThe Radiant mind<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe spiritual potential of the human mind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.4<\/td>\nDhyana<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nAn introductory study of the jha<\/em>nas<\/em> and spiritual liberation (the form dhyanas).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.5<\/td>\nLayman and Dhyana<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nHow to awaken without dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.6<\/td>\nLaymen saints <\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nOn the ease of gaining awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.7<\/td>\nSannoga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 7.48<\/td>\nOn sexuality and individuation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.8<\/td>\nVakkali Sutta; Vakkali Thera Vatthu<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.87; DhA 25.11<\/td>\nSexuality, suicide & sainthood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.9<\/td>\nBhaddekaratta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 131<\/td>\nLiving here and now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.10<\/td>\nSamannaphala Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nD 2<\/td>\nThe benefits of the holy life here and now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Volume 9 (2004d): Maha Parinibbana Sutta<\/span> (D 16)<\/span> <\/strong><\/span>\n

The last days of the Buddha.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Download: Introductory Notes to Maha Parinibbana <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

download: Maha Parinibbana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

download: Buddha Relic Controversy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

(1)<\/span><\/td>\nSummary of the sutta\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(2)<\/span><\/td>\nThe longest ancient Indian work<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(3)<\/span><\/td>\nComposition of the sutta<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nChart. The original materials, unique to the sutta<\/span>
Chart. Concordance of Sources of the Maha Parinibbana Sutta (TW Rhys Davids)<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(4)<\/span><\/td>\nText and recensions<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) Chronology of the Pali Canon<\/span>
(b) Recensions of the sutta<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(5)<\/span><\/td>\nBareau\u2019s analyses<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(6)<\/span><\/td>\nIsland or lamp?<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) Attadipa<\/span>
(b) The only way<\/span>
(c) The one refuge<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(7)<\/span><\/td>\nMortuary rites and holy places<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) Mortuary preparations<\/span>
(b) Supreme worship<\/span>
(c) Stupas and caityas<\/span>
(d) Relic and stupa worship<\/span>
(e) Seeing the Buddha<\/span>
(f) Sense of urgency<\/span>
(g) Buddhist pilgrimage<\/span>
(h) Pasannacitta<\/span>
(i) Authenticity of relics<\/span>
(j) Relic thefts<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(8)<\/span><\/td>\nBarlaam and Josaphat<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(9)<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha\u2019s life and death<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) The lifespan of Buddhas<\/span>
(b) The Buddha\u2019s lifespan<\/span>
(c) The meaning of kappa<\/span>
(d) Did the Buddha die on Vesak day?<\/span>
(e) Waiting for Supriya and Subhadra (Sanskrit accounts)<\/span>
(f) Did the Buddha commit suicide?<\/span>
(g) Is the Buddha still living?<\/span>
(h) Is the Buddha really dead?<\/span>
(i) Immortal saints<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(10)<\/span><\/td>\nTools for preserving the Teaching<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) Conditions for non-decline<\/span>
(b) The 37 factors leading to awakening<\/span>
(c) The seven sets<\/span>
(d) The threefold training<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(11)<\/span><\/td>\nThe four great references<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(12)<\/span><\/td>\nThe lesser and minor rules<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(13)<\/span><\/td>\nThe Buddha\u2019s last meal<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) Was the Buddha poisoned?<\/span>
(b) Was it a pork dish?<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(14)<\/span><\/td>\nDhammarama<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(15)<\/span><\/td>\nAspects of (pari)nirvana<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(16)<\/span><\/td>\nPolitical conditions of India during the Buddha\u2019s time<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(a) The 16 great states<\/span>
(b) Monarchies and confederacies<\/span>
(c) Rajagaha and Pataliputta<\/span><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maha Parinibbana Sutta<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAfterword: Buddhism after the Buddha<\/span>
Appendix 1: \u201cBuddha Relics<\/a>\u201d (Singapore)<\/span>
Appendix 2: List of logical fallacies<\/a><\/span>
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