Guide to Tipitaka

Canonical Pâli Buddhist Literature of the Theravâda School

by U Ko Lay | 48,543 words

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Part II - Anupada Vagga

(1) Anupada Sutta

This discourse was given at Savatthi The Buddha brought out in full detail the virtues of one of his two Chief Disciples, the Venerable Sariputta extolling his wisdom which was extensive like the big earth, describing how, unlike other ordinary disciples who had attained Arahatship, the Venerable Sanputta went through the practices for development of stla, samadhi and pannd in a very thorough manner, step by step, contemplating very intensely on the minutest phenomenon of 'arising and perishing' until he gamed the highest goal of the holy life. The Buddha explained also how the Venerable Sariputta was fully accomplished in the Dhamma to deserve the honour of being a Chief Disciple of the Buddha

(2) Chabbisodhana Sutta

The Buddha said that when any bhikkhu claimed to the attainment of Arahatship, his claim should not be admitted or rejected outright His claim should be carefully scrutinized according to the guiding principles provided in this discourse

(3) Sappurisa Sutta

This describes how a good, worthy man is to be distinguished from a bad, unworthy person enumerating twentysix characteristics by which each individual is to be judged

(4) Sevitabbasevitabba Sutta

This discourse was given briefly by the Buddha, and the Venerable Sariputta continued to expound it in more detail It deals with practices and actions which a bhikkhu should or should not resort to. Whatever action or practice or object is conducive to one's spiri- tual progress and development should be resorted to and made use of; whatever is detrimental to one's spiritual advancement should be rejected

(5) Bahudhatuka Sutta

This discourse is an analytical study of elements, dhatu; bases, ayatana; the law of dependent origination, and the right or wrong causes Only the bhikkhu skilled in these studies may be reckoned as a wise person

(6) Isigili Sutta

This discourse was given by the Buddha at Isigili, one of the hills surrounding Rajagaha. This is an account of why this hill was called by that name and of the many Paccekabuddhas who used to dwell there

(7) Mahacattarisaka Sutta

This discourse is a detailed exposition on Right Concentration which has its base in the other seven constituent parts of the Noble Path, on twenty meritorious dhammas and on twenty demeritorious dhammas

(8) Anapanassati Sutta

Anapanassati as a method of meditation was explained to a large gathering of bhikkhus including nearly all well-known senior disciples such as the Venerable Sanputta, Maha Moggallana, Maha Kassapa, Anuruddha, Ananda etc Development of mindfulness of respiration establishes a person in the Four Methods of Steadfast Mindfulness. The Four Methods of Steadfast Mindfulness, being developed, establishes a person in the Seven Factors of Enlightenment The Seven Factors of Enlightenment, being developed, bring about Insight Knowledge and emancipation

(9) Kayagatasati Sutta

This discourse describes the meditation practice involving contemplation on the thirty-two parts of the body. The practical steps in the method as well as its advantages are fully explained.

(10) Sankharupapatti Sutta

This discourse explains how it is possible to have one's wish fulfilled if one is well established in the five wholesome dhammas, namely, faith, moral conduct, learning, liberality and wisdom 

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