{"id":530,"date":"2009-12-06T21:28:45","date_gmt":"2009-12-06T13:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dharmafarer.net\/?page_id=530"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:35:10","slug":"sutta-discovery-vol-20-29","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.themindingcentre.org\/dharmafarer\/sutta-discovery\/sutta-discovery-vol-20-29","title":{"rendered":"SD 20 – 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SD 20 (2008): Revulsion (Nibbida) [last update: 2\/3\/2013]<\/h3>\n

Those who know true reality are not cheated by falsehood.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

SD No.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta\u00a0 or Chapter Title <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme & YouTube links<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.1<\/td>\nNibbida<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nDisillusionment and revulsion in spirituality. (YouTube<\/strong>:\u00a0Part 1a<\/a>,\u00a0Part 1b<\/a>,\u00a0Part 2a<\/a>,\u00a0Part 2b<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.2<\/td>\nAssutava Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.61<\/td>\nImpermanence of mind, dependent arising, nibbida. (YouTube<\/strong>:\u00a0Part 1 Of 2<\/a>,\u00a0Part 2 Of 2<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.3<\/td>\nAssutava Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.62<\/td>\nUnderstanding feelings leads to nibbida.\u00a0(YouTube<\/strong>:\u00a0Part 1 Of 2<\/a>,\u00a0Part 2 Of 2<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.4<\/td>\nVivekanissita<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe stages to spiritual liberation. (YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.5<\/td>\nMoliya Phagguna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.12<\/td>\nThere is no self behind our mental processes. (YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.6<\/td>\nPuttamamsa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.53<\/td>\nThe true nature of food. (YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.7<\/td>\nSubha Therigatha<\/a><\/td>\nThi 366-399<\/td>\nThe true meaning of seeing.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.8<\/td>\nTalaputa Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS 42.2<\/td>\nHow an actor-dancer becomes an awakened monk. (YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.9<\/td>\nTalaputa Theragatha<\/a><\/td>\nTha 1091-1145<\/td>\nThe joy of spiritual solitude.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.10<\/td>\n Migajala Theragatha<\/a><\/td>\nTha 417-422<\/td>\nTrue solitude.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.11<\/td>\nSamiddhi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.68<\/td>\nOur senses are the world.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.12<\/td>\nSona Kolivisa Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.55<\/td>\nHow to balance our spiritual practice.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.13<\/td>\nSamanamacala Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.87<\/td>\nFour types of noble saints.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.14<\/td>\nSamanamacala Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.88<\/td>\nFour types of noble saints.\u00a0(YouTube<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.15<\/td>\nPunnovada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 145<\/td>\nWhen are we ready to teach the Dharma?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.16<\/td>\n(Magga) Nava Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 45.158<\/td>\nThe noble eightfold path leads to awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 21 (2008): Views (Ditthi)<\/h3>\n

How we see depends on how we think: a clear mind sees even with eyes closed.<\/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
21.1<\/td>\nVenagapura Sutta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nA 3.63<\/td>\nThe Buddha\u2019s meditations and happiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.2<\/td>\nBalena Pandita Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.19<\/td>\nPro three-life dependent arising.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.3<\/td>\nAmbattha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 3<\/td>\nReligious arrogance versus spiritual openness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.4<\/td>\n(Devata) Samiddhi Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 1.20<\/td>\nThe Dharma is right here and now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.5<\/td>\nVimuttayatana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 5.26<\/td>\nCan spiritual freedom be won other than through meditation?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.6<\/td>\nSila samadhi panna<\/a>: moral virtue, concentration, wisdom<\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe three trainings in early Buddhism.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.7<\/td>\nSimsapa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 56.31<\/td>\nAll we need to know to be free.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.8<\/td>\nKhadira Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 56.32<\/td>\nTo be liberated is to know the 4 noble truths.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.9<\/td>\nMethuna Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 7.47<\/td>\nThe 7 bonds of sexuality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.10<\/td>\nMaha Malunkyaputta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 64<\/td>\nThe 5 mental fetters and the latent tendencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.11<\/td>\nDutiya Acchariya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.128<\/td>\nFour marvelous things.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.12<\/td>\nYamaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.85<\/td>\nThe aggregates & the arhat\u2019s indefinable state.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.13<\/td>\nKhandha Anuradha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.86<\/td>\nThe nature of the liberated saint.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.14<\/td>\nSekha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 53<\/td>\nThe one on the spiritual path to awakening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21.15<\/td>\nCanki Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 95<\/td>\nBelief, knowledge and liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 22 (2008): Giving & generosity (Dana)<\/h3>\n

Giving is an appreciation of another\u2019s being\u2014That others\u2019 happiness is also our happiness.<\/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>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.1<\/td>\n(Sumana) Dana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 6.37<\/td>\nHow to give with wholesome intentions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.2<\/td>\nSundarika Bharadvaja Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nSn 3.4<\/td>\nWho is truly worthy of offerings?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.3<\/td>\nSundarika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 7.9<\/td>\nWho is truly worthy of offerings?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.4<\/td>\nAputtaka Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.19<\/td>\nWealth is meant to be enjoyed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.5<\/td>\nAputtaka Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.20<\/td>\nWealth is no assurance for happiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.6a<\/td>\nPakkanta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 17.35<\/td>\nEven in gain, the evil decline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.6b<\/td>\nPa\u00f1carathasata Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 17.36<\/td>\nEven in gain, the evil decline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.7<\/td>\nYajamana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 11.16<\/td>\nEven material giving is fruitful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.8<\/td>\nKutadanta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nD 5<\/td>\nThe true sacrifice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.9<\/td>\nAggika Bharadvaja Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 7.8<\/td>\nThe true fire burns within.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.10a<\/td>\nAditta Jataka<\/a><\/td>\nJ 424<\/td>\nWhat is given is well saved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.10b<\/td>\nAsadisadana Vatthu<\/a><\/td>\nDhA 13.10<\/td>\nThe joy of giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.10c<\/td>\nSadhu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 1.33<\/td>\nThe benefits of giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.11<\/td>\n(Pasenadi) Yanna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 3.9<\/td>\nThe better sacrifice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.12<\/td>\n(Dana) Vacchagotta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.57<\/td>\nBenefits of wise giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.13<\/td>\nSuppavasa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.57<\/td>\nFour blessings from giving food.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.14<\/td>\nSumana Rajakumari Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.31<\/td>\nThe levels of benefits for the giver.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.15<\/td>\nSappurisa Dana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.148<\/td>\nTrue giving, wealth and their benefits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.16<\/td>\nDana Siha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 5.148<\/td>\nVisible fruits of giving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.17<\/td>\nPu\u00f1\u00f1akiriyavatthu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.36<\/td>\nGiving, moral virtue, meditation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 23 (2009): Death & Rebirth<\/span><\/h3>\n

Death is simply a turning to a new page in our book of life.<\/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
23.1a<\/span><\/td>\n Gati Mahanama Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.21<\/span><\/td>\nA true follower will not die in vain.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.1b<\/span><\/td>\nGati Mahanama Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.22<\/span><\/td>\nA true follower will not die in vain.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.2a<\/span><\/td>\nAnathapindika Sutta 1<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.26<\/span><\/td>\nBedside ministry: 10 limbs of streamwinning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.2b<\/span><\/td>\nAnathapindika Sutta 2<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 55.27<\/span><\/td>\nBedside ministry: 4 limbs of streamwinning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.3<\/span><\/td>\nYodhajiva Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 42.3<\/span><\/td>\nThe mercenary killer\u2019s karma.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.4<\/td>\n Gilana Phagguna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.56<\/td>\nBenefits of knowing the Dharma at the time of dying.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.5<\/td>\nChalabhijati Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.57<\/td>\nWe can rise above our own karma.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.6<\/td>\nHetu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 24.7<\/td>\nHow the wrong view of non-causality arises.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.7<\/td>\nSappurisa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 113<\/td>\nThe true individual and the false individual.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.8a<\/td>\nNanakarana Puggala Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.123<\/td>\nEven the gods fall into hell.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.8b<\/td>\nNanakarana Puggala Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nA 4.124<\/td>\nNon-return through dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.9<\/td>\nAnathapindikovada Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 143<\/td>\nS?riputta counsels a dying layman.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.10<\/td>\nKarota Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 24.6<\/td>\nHow the doctrine of non-action arises.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.11<\/td>\nKukkuravatika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 57<\/td>\nAs you act, by that you are reborn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.12<\/td>\nDanupapatti Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 8.35<\/td>\nThe morally virtuous giver can choose their rebirth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.13<\/td>\nBhava Sutta 1-2<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.76-77<\/td>\nKarma, rebirth and existence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.14<\/td>\nVi\u00f1\u00f1anatthiti<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe stations for consciousness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.15<\/td>\nKutuhalasala Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 44.9<\/td>\nRebirth is driven by karmic fuel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23.16<\/td>\nDighavu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 55.3<\/td>\nStreamwinning and the 6 constituents of true knowledge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 24 (2009): Mental Concentration (Samadhi) [ISBN 978-981-08-2839-4]<\/h3>\n

Samadhi is when the mind is fully and blissfully enjoying the present moment.<\/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
24.1<\/td>\nSamadhi Bhavana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 4.41<\/td>\nFour kinds of Samadhi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.2<\/td>\nBhikkhuni Vasaka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 47.10<\/td>\nDirected and undirected cultivations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.3<\/td>\nPabbateyya Gavi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.35<\/td>\nHow to progress into the dhyanas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.4<\/td>\nSamadhi Vipphara Iddhi<\/a><\/td>\nVism 12.30<\/td>\nThose deep in dhyana cannot be hurt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.5<\/td>\nMeditation, the brain and survival<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe mind can be independent of the body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.6a<\/td>\nAnubaddha Bhikkhu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 47.3<\/td>\nThe mind can only truly focus in mental solitude.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.6b<\/td>\nWanderers of today<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nWhen the teacher is placed above the Teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.7<\/td>\n(Satipatthana) Maha Kappina Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 57.4<\/td>\nCultivating the breath meditation to reach samadhi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.8<\/td>\nAnussatitthana Udayi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 6.29<\/td>\nThe six bases of recollection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.9<\/td>\nJunha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nU 4.4<\/td>\nSariputta, deep in samadhi, is unharmed by a yaksha\u2019s attack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.10a<\/td>\nSanghatikanna Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 92<\/td>\nHow to be close to the Buddha.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.10b<\/td>\nGadrabha Samana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.81<\/td>\nSpiritual learning and growth are effected through spiritual training.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.10c<\/td>\n(Ti) Sikkha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.88<\/td>\nMoral virtue, mental concentration and wisdom.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.11<\/td>\nPathama Jhana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.1<\/td>\nHow to progress in the first dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.12a<\/td>\nDutiya Jhana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.2<\/td>\nHow to progress in the second dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.12b<\/td>\nKolita Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 21.1<\/td>\nMoggallana and the noble silence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.13<\/td>\nTatiya Jhana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.3<\/td>\nProgressing in the third dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.14<\/td>\nCatuttha Jhana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.4<\/td>\nProgressing in the fourth dhyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.15<\/td>\nAkasanancayatana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.5<\/td>\nProgressing in the sphere of infinite space.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.16<\/td>\nVi\u00f1\u00f1anancayatana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.6<\/td>\nProgressing in the sphere of infinite consciousness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.17<\/td>\nAkinca\u00f1\u00f1ayatana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.7<\/td>\nProgressing in the sphere of nothingness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.18<\/td>\nNevasannanasannayatana Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.8<\/td>\nProgressing in the sphere of neither-perception-nor-non-perception.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.19<\/td>\nAnimitta Cetosamadhi Panha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 40.9<\/td>\nProgressing in signless concentration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24.20<\/td>\nSantatara Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 73<\/td>\nThe cessation of feeling and perception is more peaceful than formless states.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 25 (2006d): Brahmajala Sutta (The Discourse on the Perfect Net)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SD 25 cover_rev<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SD 25.1\u00a0Introduction to the Brahmajala Sutta<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nSutta reference<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTheme<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SD 25.2\u00a0The Brahmajala Sutta (translation)<\/a><\/td>\nD 1<\/td>\nThe 62 bases for wrong views.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A commentarial Guide to the Brahmajala Sutta<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bibliography<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 26 (2009): Not-self (anatta) [ISBN 978-981-08-2840-0]<\/h3>\n

There is no self\u2014it is the idea<\/span> of a self that limits us.<\/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
26.1<\/td>\nDhamma and Abhidhamma <\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe nature and origins of Buddhist scholasticism and the dharma theory.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.2<\/td>\nBuddhist Atomism<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe theories of parama?u and kalapa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.3<\/td>\nMemes<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nHow religion imprisons and spirituality liberates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.4<\/td>\nAnatta Udayi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.234<\/td>\nNeither the body nor the mind has a self.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.5<\/td>\nCula Saccaka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 35<\/td>\nThe conversion of a boastful debater.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.6<\/td>\nChachakka Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 148<\/td>\nUnderstanding the six senses leads to liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.7<\/td>\nPathama Arahata Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.76<\/td>\nHow arhats arise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.8<\/td>\nDhammaniyama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 3.134<\/td>\nThe characteristics of impermanence, suffering and not-self.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.9<\/td>\nSelf & Selves<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe nature of non-self and personal development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.10<\/td>\nAtthiraga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 12.64<\/td>\nThe nature of the arhat\u2019s consciousness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.11<\/td>\nLanguage and discourse<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nA brief survey of Buddhist philosophy of language, epistemology & logic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.12<\/td>\nSamanupassana Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.46<\/td>\nLooking into the true nature of things.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 27 (2009): Psychic power (iddhi) [ISBN 978-981-08-3513-2]<\/h3>\n

The greatest miracle is that of education.<\/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
27.1<\/td>\nUpali Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 56<\/td>\nA famous Jain becomes the Buddha\u2019s disciple.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.2<\/td>\nMahaka Patihariya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS41.4<\/td>\nThe psychic miracles of the monk Mahaka.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.3<\/td>\nAdhipateyya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nA 3.40<\/td>\nOn the true priorities that brings liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.4<\/td>\nMaha Vacchagotta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 73<\/td>\nAwakening of Vaccha,gotta as an arhat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.5a<\/td>\nMiracles<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe nature of supernatural and psychic powers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.5b<\/td>\nMiraculous stories<\/a>:\u00a0Buddhist-Christian Parallels<\/span><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nCrossroads and by-paths in personal spirituality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.6a<\/td>\nPindola Bharadvaja<\/a><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nSuttas, stories & significance of Pi??ola in the Pali sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nPindola Bharadvaja<\/td>\nU4.6<\/td>\nPindola as an exemplary monk and mediator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nPindola Bharadvaja Sutta<\/td>\nS 36.127<\/td>\nPindola teaches Udena to overcome sensual lust.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nPindola Bharadvaja Vatthu<\/td>\nDhA 14.2.2a<\/td>\nPindola gives a public display of psychic power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.6b<\/td>\nArhats who became bodhisattvas<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nStories & truth in Buddhist literature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.7<\/td>\nIddhi Moggallana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 51.31<\/td>\nMoggallana\u2019s psychic powers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27.8<\/td>\nPasadakampana Moggallana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 51.14<\/td>\nUsing psychic powers to discipline others.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 28 (2009): Parables 1 [ISBN 978-981-08-3533-0]<\/h3>\n

Our minds create the stories we live in.<\/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
28.1<\/td>\nAsivisopama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.238<\/td>\nThe 4 elements, the aggregates & liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.2a<\/td>\nVuttha Vassavasa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.11<\/td>\nHow to cultivate impartiality and humility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.2b<\/td>\n(Sihanada) Sariputta Thera Vatthu<\/a><\/td>\nDhA 7.6<\/td>\nA saint is never offended.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.3<\/td>\nRathavinita Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 24<\/td>\nThe stages of spiritual purification and liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.4<\/td>\n(Samyojana) Kotthita Sutta<\/a><\/td>\n\n

S 35.191<\/p>\n

S:B 35.232<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The Buddha has sense-experiences but is not fettered by them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.5<\/td>\nDarukkhandha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.241<\/td>\nKeeping to the middle way leads to liberation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.6<\/td>\nUdakupama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 7.15<\/td>\nLevels of spiritual commitment and attainment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.7a<\/td>\nGaddulabaddha Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.99<\/td>\nDealing with the five aggregates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.7b<\/td>\nGaddulabaddha Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.100<\/td>\nDealing with the five aggregates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.8<\/td>\nVina sutta or Vinopama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.246<\/td>\nTraining the mind to overcome sense-desires.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.9a<\/td>\nPindolya Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nS 22.80<\/td>\nThe true purpose of the spiritual life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.9b<\/td>\nJivika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 91<\/td>\nThe true purpose of the spiritual life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.9c<\/td>\nYasoja Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nIt 3.3<\/td>\nSpiritual resilience in the face of rejection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.10<\/td>\n(Khandha) Udayi Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 46.30<\/td>\nMaha Udayi\u2019s lion-roar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.11<\/td>\nLatukikopama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 66<\/td>\nOvercoming all the fetters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.12<\/td>\n Vatthupama Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 7<\/td>\nWe are purified internally by the mind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.13<\/td>\nVammika Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nM 23<\/td>\nSimiles for the spiritual training.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.14<\/td>\nIddhipada Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 51.20<\/td>\nKeeping our\u00a0meditation balanced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28.15<\/td>\nSuda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 47.8<\/td>\nMeditation\u00a0is like good cooking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SD 29 (2010) Elements [ISBN 978-981-08-4218-5]<\/h3>\n

Mind Matters<\/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
29.1a<\/td>\nBahu Dhatuka Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 115<\/td>\nThe 18-elements, dependent arising, possibilities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.1b<\/td>\nOn women’s Inabilities<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nA comparative study of a controversial section of the Bahu Dhatuka Sutta (M 115) and its parallels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.2<\/td>\nSattatthana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.57<\/td>\nA synchronic view of the aggregates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.3<\/td>\nUnnabha Brahmana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 48.42<\/td>\n5 physical sense-faculties do not overlap.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.4<\/td>\nUpaya Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 22.53<\/td>\nLetting go of the five aggregates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.5<\/td>\nSalayatana Vibhanga Sutta<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nM 137<\/td>\nFeelings and the spiritual life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.6a<\/td>\nThe body in Buddhism<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nThe matter of the mind: a psychological investigation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.6b<\/td>\nThe person in Buddhism<\/a><\/td>\n(Essay)<\/td>\nFreeing the body, liberating the mind: a psychological investigation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.7<\/td>\nHatthipadupama Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.236 f<\/td>\nThe relativity of mind and body<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.8<\/td>\nSanidana Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.12<\/td>\nWrong thoughts are conditioned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.9<\/td>\nDhatunanatta Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.1<\/td>\nThe components of our being.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.10<\/td>\nEja Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.90<\/td>\nNot conceiving the senses in any way (abridged).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.11<\/td>\nEja Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.91<\/td>\nNot conceiving the senses in any way (in full).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.12<\/td>\n(Dhatu) Samanabrahmana Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.37<\/td>\nGratification, danger and escape regarding the elements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.13<\/td>\n(Dhatu) Samanabrahmana Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.38<\/td>\nArising, passing away, gratification, danger & escape regarding the elements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.14<\/td>\n(Dhatu) Samanabrahmana Sutta 3<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.39<\/td>\nElements and the 4 noble truths.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.15<\/td>\nGanda Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.15<\/td>\nThe nine bodily openings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.16<\/td>\n(Sankhitta) Catu Dhatu Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.30<\/td>\nThe four elements in brief.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.17<\/td>\n(Dhatu) Pubbe Sambodha Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nA 9.15<\/td>\nThe Buddha\u2019s reflections on the elements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.18<\/td>\nAcarim Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 14.32<\/td>\nThe Buddha\u2019s reflections on the elements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.19<\/td>\nSamugghata Saruppa Sutta<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.30<\/td>\nNon-conceiving the senses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.20<\/td>\nSamugghata Sappaya Sutta 1<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.31<\/td>\nNon-conceiving the senses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29.21<\/td>\nSamugghata Sappaya Sutta 2<\/a><\/td>\nS 35.32<\/td>\nNon-conceiving the senses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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