aggregates SN22.79

blemishes in oneself MN5

disciples not giving up what the Buddha says to give up MN3

noble truth of the cessation of suffering SN56.11, SN56.29

sense bases SN35.24

unwholesome thoughts MN151, AN4.114

what isn’t yours MN22

see also disrobing

ways of DN3:2.3.0

asking about knowing and seeing SN46.56

trying to trick the Buddha MN58

visiting brahmā world SN6.14

voice spread through galaxy SN6.14, AN3.80

see also brahmā realm (brahmaloka);
ghost realm;
heavenly realms;
human birth

fully comprehending makes an end of suffering AN10.27

nine AN9.24, Kp4

term for painful feelings SN36.4

can turn out two ways MN95, MN101

enlightenment beyond SN35.153

knowing apart from SN12.68

only grounds for view MN102

leads to zeal MN70, MN95

being satisfied with limited attainments MN29, MN30

criticizing others for lack of MN29, MN30

person who has is very helpful to associate with SN46.3

person who is attains liberation simile for person with wrong view going to hell MN12

prevents fear MN4

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.54, SN45.89

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.51, SN45.86

definition SN35.154

person who has is very helpful to associate with SN46.3

see also recollection of generosity (cāgānussati)

definition AN4.61

person who has is very helpful to associate with SN46.3

person who has is very helpful to associate with SN46.3

definition AN3.117

leads to good rebirth like loaded dice AN3.118

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.55, SN45.90

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.52, SN45.87

see also right view (sammā diṭṭhi);
right view, person accomplished in (diṭṭhisampanna puggala);
stream-enterers (sotāpanna)

definition AN3.117

having reached certainty about the Buddha AN10.63, AN10.64

leads to good rebirth like loaded dice AN3.118

one who is SN12.27, SN12.33

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.53, SN45.88

things given up AN6.90, AN6.91

things someone who is cannot do MN115, AN6.92, AN6.93, AN6.94, AN6.95

things that block AN6.89

understands four noble truths SN56.36

see also virtue (sīla)

being satisfied with limited attainments MN29, MN30

criticizing others for lack of MN29, MN30

definition MN53, AN3.117

leads to good rebirth like loaded dice AN3.118

mendicant with cannot decline AN4.37

one with will develop noble eightfold path SN45.50, SN45.85

person who has is very helpful to associate with SN46.3

person who is attains liberation simile for person with wrong view going to hell MN12

one who is SN12.27, SN12.33

definition AN4.61

person who is attains liberation simile for person with wrong view going to hell MN12

prevents fear MN4

ethics, immersion, wisdom, freedom, the knowledge and vision of freedom AN5.92

faith, ethics, generosity, wisdom AN8.49, AN8.54

faith, ethics, learning, generosity, wisdom AN5.46, AN5.91

initiative, protection, good friendship, balanced finances, faith, ethics, generosity, wisdom AN8.75

three types AN3.138

gradual training of MN107

see also admonishment;
false accusations

caused by protection AN9.23

don’t end hatred Dhp3

not responding well to AN8.14

preparing to make an accusation AN5.167, AN10.44

responding to AN3.69

wanting to be accused privately, by an equal MN5

conversation with Prince Jayasena MN125

see also attachments

cut off MN140

happiness and AN2.66

letting go of all MN66, AN10.60

memories and thoughts of MN66

root of suffering MN66, MN105

snare SN4.20, SN4.21

source of delight and sorrow SN1.12, SN4.8

simile for protecting oneself SN47.19

done in pain and sadness MN46

no result (wrong view) SN24.6

ten types of MN9, MN41, AN10.171, AN10.172, AN10.177

see also bad actions;
good actions;
heinous actions, five (ānantarika kamma);
merit (puñña);
past actions;
results of actions

actions, not birth defines a person Snp1.7

all are owner of their actions MN135, AN5.57, AN5.161

as a relative (kammabandhu) Thag8.1

as field AN3.76

being the owner of ones own MN135, AN5.57, AN10.216

blameless Kp5, Snp2.4

bright and dark MN57, AN4.232, AN4.235

bright and dark: definition AN4.233, AN4.236, AN6.57

cannot escape results of AN10.217, AN10.218, AN10.219, Dhp127

cessation of SN35.146

definition AN6.63

destiny SN1.57

effective and ineffective, seeming to be MN136

feelings resulting from MN136

fourfold MN57

having effects MN60

heir to one’s MN135, AN10.48

impure lead to fear MN4

intention (cetana) AN6.63

knowing actions as actions and results as results Thag6.8

leading to end of actions MN57

living off the fruit of current actions AN4.134

make the world go round MN98, Snp3.9

makes one a brahmin MN98, Snp3.9

most blameworthy MN56

neither bright nor dark MN57, AN4.232, AN4.235

neither bright nor dark: definition AN4.237

Nigaṇṭha’s theory on MN56, MN101

not birth defines a person MN98, Snp3.9

obstructions to listening to Dhamma AN6.86

old and new actions SN35.146

ownership of MN135, AN10.48

path to the cessation of SN35.146

rebirth MN57

results and MN135

results coming at different times MN136

results following Dhp1, Dhp2

reviewing before, during, and after MN61

specific results are inconceivable AN4.77

taken to next life SN3.20

ten types of AN10.218

threefold MN56

to be experienced as pain MN101, AN9.13

to be experienced as pleasure MN101, AN9.13

to be experienced in future MN101, AN9.13

to be experienced in present MN101, AN9.13

to be experienced strongly MN101, AN9.13

to be experienced weakly MN101, AN9.13

nothing wrong with sense pleasures AN156-162

see one beyond training (asekha)

see unrighteous (adhammika)

see also accusations;
easy to admonish (suvaca);
enduring abuse;
hard to admonish (dovacassa);
monastic rules (vinaya);
offences against monastic rules (āpatti);
stubbornness (dovacassa)

and good friends AN7.37

attacking the accuser MN15

being difficult to MN8, MN65, AN2.62, AN5.60, AN6.115, AN8.10, AN8.14

being difficult to (dovacassatā) MN15, AN2.94, AN4.160

being difficult to leading to decline AN6.21

being easy to (sovacassatā) AN2.62, AN2.95, AN4.160, AN5.167, AN6.69, AN7.34, Kp5, Snp2.4

elders feel confident admonishing and instructing one with good qualities AN10.18

example of AN8.10

for body and verbal misconduct AN10.23

gentle like protecting someone with one eye MN65

giving but not accepting SN21.9

how to do skillfully MN103, AN10.44

like guide to hidden treasure Dhp76, Thag17.2

monastics being difficult to is cause for decline of Dhamma AN5.156

not wanting to be admonished AN2.62

of Ven. Rāhula MN61, MN62

person impossible to admonish MN103

preparing to make an accusation AN5.167

self reviewing AN2.15

some are admonished repeatedly, some not MN65

who to give up on AN5.167

lack of hinders beauty AN10.73

nourish beauty AN10.73

for new monastics SN47.4

for sick monks SN36.7

from mother Thig9.1

mendicants should train in good SN2.1

people who don’t take well AN3.25

decline when there are none to advise SN16.7

in brief (saṅkhittena) MN145, SN35.88

qualities of advisor of bhikkhunīs AN8.52, AN8.90

to bhikkhunīs from bhikkhus AN8.51

simile for gradual progress SN22.101, AN7.71

see eon (kappa)

Dhamma as Snp3.12

Dhamma goes MN26

not taking part in sense pleasures or bad deeds AN4.5

renunciation Iti109

do beings have MN60

rules for monk convicted of AN8.90

in recipient of gift SN3.24

not taken away by someone else’s death SN47.13

parts of eightfold path MN44

in recipient of gift SN3.24

not taken away by someone else’s death SN47.13

in recipient of gift SN3.24

not taken away by someone else’s death SN47.13

in recipient of gift SN3.24

not taken away by someone else’s death SN47.13

parts of eightfold path MN44

in recipient of gift SN3.24

not taken away by someone else’s death SN47.13

parts of eightfold path MN44

— SN 22 Khandha Saṁyutta

‘This is not mine, I am not this, this is not my self.’ SN18.21

arising of is suffering SN22.30

arising, vanishing, change SN22.37, SN22.38

as impermanent, suffering, not self MN35

as self MN35, SN22.1, SN22.81

as suffering SN26.10

burning SN22.61

burning coals SN22.136

clinging to makes one a being (satta) SN23.2

complete understanding of SN23.4

craving for is conduit to becoming SN23.3

decaying leads to suffering SN22.1, SN22.2

delight in SN44.6

dependent origination SN22.4

disillusionment SN22.59

giving up desire and lust for SN22.2, SN23.9

gratification, danger, escape SN22.57

home for consciousness SN22.3

homeless metaphor SN22.3

identity view SN41.3

impermanent SN18.10, SN22.45

like grasping plants on river bank SN22.93

like lump of foam, bubble, etc. SN22.95

like sandcastles SN23.2

Māra SN23.1

not exclusively painful SN22.60

not exclusively pleasurable SN22.60

not like king controlling kingdom MN35

not-self SN22.59

past, future, present SN22.59

permanent does not exist SN22.94

seeing rightly SN23.1

should be completely understood SN22.106

taking pleasure in, pleasure in suffering SN22.29

Tathāgata not found in SN44.2

understanding and stream entry, etc. SN25.10

see also aggregates of clinging (pañcupādānakkhandhā)

as five things Kp4

as not self MN22, MN109, SN22.82

as powerless, fading away, unreliable MN112

as self MN131

as suffering MN141, Dhp202

compared to aggregates of clinging SN22.48

contemplation of and awakening factors SN46.30

cut off by the Buddha MN72

definition MN28

definition of birth MN9, MN141

definition of death MN9, MN141

dependently arisen MN28

desire for future MN109, SN22.82

develop bases of psychic power to give up AN9.76

develop foundations of mindfulness to give up AN9.66

develop right effort to give up AN9.76

fully comprehending makes an end of suffering AN10.27

future MN131

giving up conceit “I am” MN122

giving up desire for is end of suffering MN28

giving up desire for when vision arises MN75

grasping and MN44

grasping is origin of suffering MN28

grasping, different kinds of MN109, SN22.82

identity MN44

impermanence of causing anxiety MN138

investigating the mind to see if they are clung to MN151

jhāna and contemplation of AN9.36

like chopping block SN5.1, Thig3.7, Thig6.3

like enemies SN35.238

like seedling SN5.9

like tortoise MN23

noble eightfold path to give up SN45.178

not grasping MN143

not yours MN22

observing rise and fall leads to wisdom AN8.2

origin and ending MN72, SN46.30

past MN131

perception of impermanence AN10.60

regarding as self MN138

remaining after enlightenment Thag1.90

rooted in desire MN109, SN22.82

scope of MN109, SN22.82

seeing as self AN4.200

seeing rise and fall of AN4.41, AN4.90, AN5.30

testing the claim someone is an arahant MN112

understanding of arising and passing away MN10

understanding origin and ending SN35.244

understood by direct knowledge SN45.159, AN4.254

see also aggregates (khandha)

as impermanent, suffering, diseased, boil, etc. SN22.122

burden SN22.22

compared to aggregates SN22.48

gratification, danger, escape SN23.5

like a killer SN22.85

origin and ending SN23.6

regarding as self, etc. SN22.89

regarding things as self SN22.47

suffering SN22.104, SN56.13

truly understanding SN22.56

arises because of sense pleasures and perceptions MN106

corruption of the mind (cittassa upakkilesa) MN7

dispelling SN7.16

practice for giving up MN3

see old age (jarā)

cause for restlessness and remorse SN46.2, SN46.51

attachment to MN49

meditating dependent on AN11.9

meditation like MN62

not horrified, repelled, and disgusted because of unclean things MN62

perception of AN11.7, AN11.18

see also elements (dhātu)

definition MN28, MN62, MN140

in tree trunk AN6.41

internal and external MN62, MN140

perceiving, directly knowing, etc. MN1

right understanding and MN62

“This is not mine” AN4.177

vanishes MN28

attending on Devadatta SN17.36

battle with king Pasenadi SN3.14, SN3.15

confesses killing father DN2:99.0

fruits of the ascetic life DN2:1.0

praising the Buddha AN4.188

thinking of his son DN2:11.0

wanting to invade Vajjis AN7.22

disrespect towards MN77

views of DN2:11.0

glorifying themselves MN76

going to hell AN5.293

rebirth in heaven MN71

teaching Bodhisatta MN26, MN36

with Buddha SN10.12

with Māra SN5.1

see also intoxicants

abstaining from is a blessing Kp5, Snp2.4

cause of losing wealth AN4.258

causing downfall Snp1.6

causing rebirth in hell AN5.145

corruption of monastics AN4.50

desire for is never satisfied AN3.108

one who drank becoming stream-enterer SN55.24

people who refrain from are few SN56.64

ten precepts Kp2

putting in charge Snp1.6

definition SN35.23

ending suffering by knowing Iti7

perceiving, directly knowing, etc. MN1

see also bowls

giving up gold for clay Thag16.7

Māra pretends to break SN4.15

turning upside down, reason for AN8.87

at night MN66

at proper times Snp2.14

difficult SN22.80, Iti91

eating only almsfood MN86

examining the mind while doing MN151

humility Thag10.6

logistics MN31, MN128

meditating after MN27, MN51

on elephant Thag2.39

seeking in suitable places SN47.46, AN3.89

seeking in unsuitable places AN5.102

simile of bee and flower Dhp49

Ven. Moggallāna praising Thag20.1

wanting to go first MN5

who to go on alms round with AN5.112

see also alms gathering practice;
eating;
food;
giving (dāna);
requisites, four

allowable and unallowable MN55

attachment to MN55

blameless MN55, SN28.10

contentment with MN77, AN8.30

danger of receiving AN7.72

delicious not a hindrance MN7

for sake of popularity Ud3.8

free from debt Thig1.2

from the poor Ud1.6, Ud3.7, Ud4.3

giving poor AN9.20

helping to increase skillfulness AN9.6, AN10.54

meat AN8.12

most beneficial Ud8.5

of other sects AN3.93

offering never leads to ruin of families SN42.9

one who eats only MN32

only eating almsfood collected house to house MN77

purification of MN151

reflection on using MN2, MN39, AN4.159, AN6.58

sought in suitable places MN6, AN10.71

to associate with AN9.6, AN10.54

wanting the best MN5

see also detachment

cut off by being SN14.16

praise for person with who talks about AN10.70

speech about AN10.69

see deathless (amata)

student of Pokkharasāti DN3:1.3.0

unrealistic Snp1.6

simile for constant knowledge and vision MN76

as result of merit Kp8

from the arising of the Buddha AN1.176

of Mahā Moggallāna AN4.172

penetrating the unshakeable AN5.95

qualities that will lead to AN7.38

senior monastics AN5.86

will never run out of things to say AN4.140

advocating for ordination of bhikkhunīs AN8.51

and disciplinary issue AN4.243

are there any mendicants like the Buddha MN108

asking about cetovimutti and paññāvimutti AN3.32

asking about emptiness MN121

asking about getting to hear the Dhamma AN6.51

associating with monks of great learning SN14.15

best sight, etc. AN5.170

Buddha predicts will become an arahant in this life AN3.80

called a boy by Ven. Mahā Kassapa SN16.11

commenting on Buddha’s body SN48.41

declared to be a trainee by the Buddha AN3.78

dependent origination is plain as can be SN12.60

discussion on knowing for oneself SN12.68

discussion with Ven. Mahā Koṭṭhita AN4.174

discussion with wander Sandaka MN76

encouraged by deva SN9.5

explaining a brief statement of the Buddha AN10.115

explaining brief statement SN35.116, SN35.117

explaining confinement AN9.42

explaining noisy monks to Buddha MN67, Ud3.3

for Girimānanda AN10.60

foremost as personal attendant AN1.223

foremost of very learned AN1.219

foremost who are resolute AN1.222

foremost with good memory AN1.220

foremost with quick grasp AN1.221

grief at Ven. Sāriputta’s death SN47.13

half the spiritual life SN3.18, SN45.2

incredible and amazing qualities AN4.129, AN4.130

interrogating a brahmin about beneficial practice AN3.60

listening to a sermon by the Buddha MN68

massaging Buddha’s limbs SN48.41

not asking Buddha to continue to live SN51.10, AN8.70

not the spiritual path, definition SN45.18

on the trainee MN53

parinibbāna of Buddha SN6.15

perceptions AN10.6, AN11.7

pupil behaving badly SN16.6

pupils disrobing SN16.11

quick-witted AN5.169

removing desire with desire SN51.15

reporting Nigaṇṭha Nāṭaputta’s death MN104

speaking from faith about other monks attainments AN4.76

teaching Anāthapiṇḍika SN55.27

teaching eleven practices that lead to enlightenment MN52, AN11.16

teaching King Pasenadi MN88

teaching laypeople too much SN9.5

teaching Ven. Channa SN22.90

the spiritual path, definition SN45.19

unwholesome roots AN3.71

upset when Buddha was sick SN47.9

Ven. Puṇṇa Mantāṇiputta was very helpful SN22.83

views AN10.96

visiting bhikkhunīs with Ven. Mahā Kassapa SN16.10

visits a bhikkhunī AN4.159

visits bhikkhunīs SN47.10

vital conditions AN10.5

what kind of mendicant would beautify sal park MN32

will all attain enlightenment? AN10.95

see heinous actions, five (ānantarika kamma)

see mindfulness of breathing (ānāpānassati)

appropriate lay practice AN4.60

as deva praising Jeta’s grove and Ven. Sāriputta SN1.48

daughter-in-law AN7.63

encouraged by yakkha SN10.8

factors of stream-entry SN12.41, SN55.28, AN9.27, AN10.92

foremost as a donor AN1.249

meeting Buddha for first time SN10.8

not being able to give much AN9.20

precepts AN5.174

reasons to get rich AN5.41

reborn in Tusita heaven MN143

requesting deep teachings for householders MN143

results of giving AN4.58

sick MN143, SN55.26, SN55.27

things likeable and hard to get AN4.61

told giving is not enough AN5.176

visiting wanderers of other sects AN10.93

see also aggression (sārambha);
anger, giving up (kodha);
angry (kupita);
enduring abuse;
irritability (kodhana);
temper

— Dhp Chapter 17

anger eating yakkha SN11.22

anger making others angry AN7.64

arahant is free from Snp1.1

cause of bad sleep AN7.64

cause of disputes MN104

cause of getting opposite of what one needs AN7.64

cause of losing fame AN7.64

cause of losing wealth AN7.64

cause of ugliness MN135, AN7.64

causes killing mother AN7.64

causes loss of friends AN7.64

causing suicide AN7.64

danger to monastic life MN67, AN4.122

decline SN16.7

definition MN135

difficult to admonish MN15

give up by seeing with wisdom AN10.23

giving up guarantees non-return Iti4

keep in check Dhp222, Thag6.12

leads to hell MN135

like a frog MN23

like cliff SN22.84

like danger of waves MN67, AN4.122

like lines AN3.132

like mountain crushing bad people SN11.24, SN11.25

like venom AN4.110, Snp1.1

like waves Iti109

not responding to anger with anger AN4.164

overcoming Dhp223

person not often angry AN3.132, AN4.110

person often angry and doesn’t stay long AN3.132, AN4.110

person often angry and stays long AN3.132, AN4.110

poisoned tip, honey root SN1.71, SN2.3, SN7.1, SN11.21

practice for giving up MN3

rebirth in bad destination AN7.64

remove with simile of the saw Thag6.12

removing SN11.11, SN11.12, SN11.22, Snp1.1

result of in future lives AN4.197

rusty sword SN1.77

self-examination for AN10.51

should be killed SN1.71, SN2.3, SN7.1, SN11.21

sign of decline AN10.67

simile of charioteer Dhp222

towards angry person SN7.2, SN11.4, SN11.5

valuing more than the true Dhamma AN4.43, AN4.44, AN4.84

without giving up, cannot become arahant AN9.62

not showing on the outside MN21

reason for SN42.1

by giving up thoughts of lay life MN21

by not being angry MN54

cause of beauty MN135

definition MN135

leads to heaven MN135

overcoming MN8

purpose of spiritual life SN21.9

see also anger (kodha)

overcoming SN7.3

when friends are criticized MN21

with spiritual companions MN16

going forth MN86

better than hell MN97

cause for rebirth in AN10.176

dying as human and reborn as animal are many SN56.103

exempt from AN9.12

gluttony as cause for rebirth in MN129

hiding misdeeds leads to AN2.26

like sewer MN12

lost opportunity if born in hell when Buddha is alive AN8.29

merit sharing with beings in AN10.177

no other order so diversified SN22.100

rebirth in MN57

rebirth in like being in prison AN6.45

result of tie to gratification of sense SN35.235

suffering in MN129

wrong view leads to AN2.27

see also bull (usabha);
calf;
cats;
cows;
crocodiles;
deer;
dogs;
elephants;
fish;
gharials;
horses;
insects;
lions;
monkey;
mules;
oxen;
rabbits;
sharks;
snakes;
birds;
livestock;
tortoises (kumma);
turtles;
vipers (āsīvisa)

avoiding to remove taints MN2, AN6.58

creeping AN10.216

dead body of, simile for disgust with unwholesome MN20

four footed, simile for incomplete spiritual development AN9.4

gifts to MN142

in the ocean are more numerous SN56.36

liable to rebirth, old age, sickness, etc. MN26

listening to Dhamma Vv51

not accepting as offering DN1:1.7.0.1, DN2:34.0.1, MN27, MN51

not deceptive like humans MN51

not frightening sage SN4.6

people who refrain from accepting are few SN56.88, SN56.89

see hatred (vera)

see greeting with cupped hands (añjalikamma)

attains stream-entry SN56.11

foremost in seniority AN1.188

praise of Thag21.1

Ven. Vaṅgīsa’s praise of SN8.9

Ven. Sāriputta refutes SN22.85

Ajita Kesakambala DN2:11.0

Buddha not siding with SN44.10

how Buddha teaches AN8.11, AN8.12

negating the spiritual path MN76

refuted by the Buddha DN1:1.28.0.1, MN102

suffering made by another SN12.17

who refuses definite statements AN10.94

not bothered by Thag2.36

gathering water from Thag6.10

see questions, answering

simile for body MN23

see appreciating (anumodati)

answering wanderers’ question SN22.86

— SN 52 Anuruddha Saṁyutta

asks about women’s rebirth AN3.129

associating with monks who have divine eye SN14.15

enlightenment AN3.130

foremost with divine eye AN1.192

former wife SN9.6

foundations of mindfulness SN52.1

great direct knowledge SN47.28

ill SN52.10

limitless release of the heart, the expansive release of the heart MN127

living with Ven. Nandiya and Kimbila MN31, MN128

not involved with disciplinary issues AN4.243

observing rains residence AN8.30

parinibbāna of Buddha SN6.15

pupil behaving badly SN16.6

questioned about satisfaction with the holy life MN68

seeing women born in heaven SN37.15

seeing women born in hell SN37.5

thoughts of a great man (mahāpurisavitakka) AN8.30

undeclared points SN44.2

visited by devas AN8.46

visiting brahmā world SN6.5

what kind of mendicant would beautify sal park MN32

because of grasping at aggregates as self MN22, MN138, SN22.7, SN22.90

removing through not grasping MN37, SN12.51

see asking forgiveness

see heedfulness (appamāda)

see attention (manasikāra)

as block to jhāna progress AN9.41

ceases in second jhāna AN9.31, AN9.33

foundations of mindfulness SN47.10

path to unconditioned SN43.3

possible to stop SN41.8

thorn for second jhāna AN10.72

verbal formation SN41.6

after meal MN91, MN92, Snp3.7

wanting to be the one who gives MN5

inspires the Buddha to teach AN8.82, AN10.83

see preference (ruci)

of good or bad deeds AN10.223

see nymphs (accharā)

see also arahantship;
brahmin;
child arahants;
nibbāna;
stages of enlightenment

aggregates, not grasping SN22.110

all awaken to four noble truths SN56.24

attaining enlightenment in this life AN10.63, AN10.64

becoming while a layperson Thag1.117

benefiting the world Iti84

best of all beings SN22.77

Buddha declaring someone has attained MN68

cannot become without abandoning certain factors AN6.66, AN9.62

cannot do MN76, AN9.7, AN9.8

cannot reject training AN9.8

cannot reject triple gem AN9.8

completely understands aggregates SN23.4, SN23.8

continue to practice meditation, mindfulness, situational awareness MN107

days pass peacefully Thag1.16

definition MN35, AN7.61

description MN98, Snp3.9

difficult for laypeople to recognize AN6.59

directly knowing elements, etc. MN1

dwellings of AN10.20

envied by gods Dhp94, Ud3.7, Ud3.8

equanimity towards senses AN4.195

existing after death Snp5.7

faculties of pleasure, pain, happiness, sadness, equanimity SN48.33

fewer than non-returners SN55.52

five spiritual faculties, truly understanding SN48.5

follow eight precepts as long as they live AN8.41, AN8.43, AN9.18

fruit of monastic life SN45.35

fruit of spiritual path SN45.39

how to become MN39, MN91

imitating on uposatha AN8.41, AN8.43, AN9.18

incapable of negligence MN70

interacting with the world AN4.195

killing MN115

laypeople SN55.54

life after attainment MN107, AN6.55

like a flame blown out AN3.90, Snp5.7

like a person in water who rises up, crosses over, gone beyond AN7.15

like a rock Ud4.4

like brahmin standing on far shore SN35.238

like bulls, leaders of the herd MN34

like clear lake Dhp95

like earth is undisturbed Dhp95

like mountain Ud3.4

like mountain unshaken AN6.55

like path of bird is hard to trace Dhp92, Dhp93

like post is steady Dhp95

like shadow of pillar completely destroyed AN4.195

loving seclusion and renunciation AN8.28, AN10.90

meditate on four foundations of mindfulness SN47.4

meditation different from trainee SN54.12

meditation on mindfulness of breathing SN54.11

neither give up nor accumulate SN22.79

not exempt from old age and death SN3.3

not mortifying self or other MN51

nothing more to do MN70, AN6.55

paths to becoming arahant AN4.170

powers of AN8.28

praised by gods Iti82, Thag1.38, Thag18.1

protecting leads to growth AN7.21, AN7.22

qualities of AN11.9

regarding aggregates as not-self does not make one a SN22.89

residence of Dhp98, Dhp99, Thag17.2

sense faculties, truly understanding SN48.27

should apply their minds to SN22.122, SN22.123

simile for SN41.5

simile of snake skin Snp1.1

testing the claim someone is an arahant MN112

untangled the tangle SN1.23, SN7.6

using the word “I” and “me” skillfully SN1.25

with nothing left over (anupādisesa) Iti44

with something left over (saupādisesā) Iti44

without psychic powers Ud4.4

worthy of gifts AN10.97

worthy of stupa AN4.247

Buddha declaring of people SN44.9

definition SN38.2

factors that lead to; association with true persons, etc. SN55.58

path for attaining SN38.2

qualities that prevent AN6.76

won’t take long for one who practices in line with Dhamma SN38.16

shortness of life AN7.73

teaching rebirth in Brahma realm AN7.74

choosing, simile for where to give SN3.24

gradual training of MN107

not frightening a monk SN8.1

simile for Buddha’s wisdom MN12

simile for quickness of life force ending SN20.6

simile of gradual training AN9.36

see disputes

see also change (aññathatta)

aggregates SN22.37, SN22.38

characteristics of conditioned AN3.47

see khattiyas

mindfulness of breathing in brief SN54.6

obstructions are not really obstructions MN22

cannot overcome old age and death SN3.25

disputes over sense pleasures MN13, MN14

entering lotus stalk SN56.41

of death, overcome SN5.3

simile for energy AN7.67

useless speech about AN10.69

see energy, stirring up (vīriyārambha)

because of body Thig5.2

because of high family, fame, etc. MN113

because of learning Thag17.3

results of Pv42

see also conceit of superiority (atimāna)

cause of low birth MN135

definition MN135

leads to hell MN135

overcoming MN8

practice for giving up MN3

son SN7.15

see also darts (salla)

not frightening sage SN4.6

poisoned, simile for gain and honor SN17.7

shot through keyhole SN56.45

simile for association with bad people Iti76

simile for bad people Dhp304

simile of person struck by MN63, MN101, MN105

unable to shoot DN3:1.3.0

simile for self-taming MN86, Dhp80, Dhp145, Thag1.19, Thag16.8

simile of not heating arrow after is is straight MN101

in time of Sikhī Buddha SN6.14

bases of psychic power SN51.12, SN51.14, SN51.20

Buddha, the SN51.32

Ven. Moggallāna SN51.31

bases of psychic power SN51.20

Buddha, the SN51.32

Ven. Moggallāna SN51.31

bases of psychic power SN51.20

Buddha, the SN51.32

Ven. Moggallāna SN51.31

see taints (āsava)

for the sake of future generations SN16.5

jhāna Thag16.7

leads to hell MN45

to generate profits SN35.132

valued SN16.8

see also mortification (tapojigucchā)

cow and dog MN57

lying down to sleep Thag16.9

not a reason to become arrogant MN113

not an indicator of internal qualities AN6.59

not enough without giving up evil wishes MN5

practiced by disciples MN77

reasons for AN5.181-190

Ven. Bakkula MN124

see also monastic

duties of AN3.81

true meaning Dhp265–72

fully understand desire SN1.81

how to become MN39

invincible (ayojjha), qualities of MN78

life of is not lost SN1.81

love for Thig13.2

loved when they take things away SN1.77

people who respect are few SN56.68

term for Tathāgata (realized one) AN8.85

transcending caste SN1.81

true Iti103

what do they want AN6.52

what makes one an MN39, MN40

caught by sense pleasures MN26

fire of those worthy of a religious donation AN7.47

how to evaluate MN150

knowing and not knowing four noble truths SN56.22, SN56.42, SN56.43

knowledge of in past and future SN12.33

leaders of other sects MN30

of the past, present, future: bases of psychic power SN51.16, SN51.17

of the past, present, future: four noble truths SN56.5

of the past, present, future: world is safe SN12.66

patience as power AN8.27

psychic powers SN51.5

true and not true SN48.6, SN48.30, SN48.34

true and not true; dependent origination SN12.71

truly understanding aggregates SN23.5

truly understanding elements SN14.37

trying to escape Māra MN25

understanding dependent origination SN12.13

understanding gain and honor SN17.25

with right and wrong view MN60, MN117

asked about how Nigaṇṭhas teach SN42.8

asking about Buddha’s teaching methods SN42.7

asking about causing rebirth in heaven SN42.6

trying to trick the Buddha SN42.9

meets Bodhisatta Snp3.11

example of SN1.35, SN16.6, AN9.11

for criticizing the Buddha AN3.91

for not following rule MN65

for not recognizing the Buddha MN140

growth in Buddha’s training MN65, AN9.11

see questions, asking

see wish (āsā);
wishing (ākaṅkhati)

not abstaining from eating at night MN70

sick SN22.88

speaking with Saccaka Nigaṇṭhaputta MN35

arguing in favor of caste MN93

contrary and in line with Dhamma AN10.116

divided and harmonious AN2.43

eight kinds MN12, AN8.69

fear of AN9.5

just and unjust AN2.49

knowing how to act around different AN7.68

noble and ignoble AN2.45

not enough just to frequent AN8.71, AN8.72, AN10.8

of best and worst AN2.44

one who knows is worthy of gifts AN7.68

shallow and deep AN2.42

three AN3.95, AN3.134

valuing material things vs. Dhamma AN2.48

who corrupts and who beautifies AN4.211

how to AN7.68

successes and failures AN8.7

see also companionship;
friendship

causing good and bad qualities to spread AN8.10

causing good qualities to spread AN8.54

like moon and stars Dhp208

truly getting to know someone AN4.192

what kinds should and should not be cultivated MN114

whom to associate with AN3.26

whom to not associate with AN3.26

with bad like poisoned arrows Iti76

with bad like rotten fish Iti76

with bad people causes harm AN3.99

with bad, like leaving a smooth road for rough SN2.22

with fools Dhp207, Iti76, Iti78

with fools like floating on a small log at sea Thag2.14, Thag3.16

with good like fragrance of sandalwood Iti76

with good people SN1.31, SN2.21, AN4.31, Kp5, Snp2.4, Thag1.75, Thag2.14, Thag17.3, Thig10.1

with good people grows wisdom AN4.248

with loved and unloved Dhp210

with opposite people AN4.91

with people vs. remote dwellings AN7.61

with similar people, like dung comes together with dung, etc. SN14.16

with similar people/like elements SN14.14, SN14.15, SN14.17, AN3.26, AN4.91, AN5.249, Iti78

with superior people causes one to improve AN3.26, AN4.242

with the wise Snp2.6, Snp2.8, Thag1.4

with virtuous people AN3.42, AN8.54

with wicked AN3.27, Snp1.3, Thag1.95

with wise Kp5, Dhp64, Dhp65, Dhp206, Dhp207, Iti76, Iti78, Snp1.3, Snp2.4

with wise, fool becomes wise Thig10.1

with spiritual friends MN70

with bad people as the original cause of ignorance AN10.61, AN10.62

with bad people causes listening to untrue teachings AN10.61, AN10.62

with good people as the original cause for knowledge and freedom AN10.61, AN10.62

with good people causes listening to true teachings AN10.61, AN10.62

with laypeople detrimental SN35.241

with true persons, factor of stream entry SN55.5, SN55.50

with true persons, leads to arahantship SN55.58

with true persons, leads to stream entry SN55.55

with true persons, leads to wisdom SN55.59

almsfood AN9.6, AN10.54

countries AN9.6, AN10.54

developing skillfulness AN9.6, AN10.54

dwellings AN9.6, AN10.54

people AN9.6, AN10.54

qualities of person to associate with AN10.155

robes AN9.6, AN10.54

villages AN9.6, AN10.54

whom to associate with AN9.6, AN10.54

whom to not associate with AN9.6, AN10.54

about families AN7.61

results of actions AN3.65

see also wise people

approves of ascetics SN1.77

blame and praise correctly AN2.134

can recognize another MN129

characteristics MN129

danger does not come from MN115

definition MN115, AN4.186

difference between fool SN12.19

known by deeds MN33, AN11.17

knows a fool MN129

makes merit AN4.224

no fear of punishment MN129

no regret MN129

not accepting confession SN11.24

not recognizing mistake SN11.24

taking responsibility AN2.99

two kinds SN11.24

vinaya and AN2.101, AN2.103, AN2.107

what is and is not the Dhamma AN2.105

see perception of ugliness (asubhasaññā)

love of ocean AN8.19, AN8.20, Ud5.5

simile for bad people AN4.91

trumpet flower tree SN48.69

war with devas MN37, SN11.1, SN11.2, SN11.4, SN11.5, SN11.6, SN11.10, SN35.248, SN56.41, AN9.39

definition AN4.10

definition AN4.10

perception of death to overcome AN7.49

causing fights AN2.37

definition AN4.10

about actions and results MN136

and admonishment MN103

cause of disputes MN104

causing fights AN2.37

definition AN4.10

difficult to admonish MN15

see also acquisitions (upadhi)

as source of sorrow Dhp214

difficulty of letting go of AN2.2

like fish in dried-up stream Snp4.2

sexual Dhp284

simile of calf Dhp284

to people Thag2.15

caused by desire and lust AN9.23

causes ownership AN9.23

from perceptions MN18

to elements, beings, gods, etc MN49

crossing over attachments to world AN9.38

to sensual pleasures, future lives, views, and ignorance SN45.172

to sensual pleasures, future lives, views, ignorance AN4.10

ending defilements MN64

hard to see MN26

see declaring enlightenment

Buddha knows MN12

of the Buddha SN7.13, Ud4.1, Thag17.3

who should have AN5.253, AN10.36

during meditation AN11.8

jhānas and MN111

loss of ending concentration MN128

origin of phenomenon SN47.42

part of name (nāma) MN9

produces desire AN8.83, AN10.58

someone is always blamed Dhp227

see also mortification (tapojigucchā)

Buddha freed from SN4.1

Buddha gave up MN26

as a blessing Kp5, Snp2.4

meeting Mahā Kaccāna MN84

good to avoid the bad MN8, AN10.175

after appraisal MN68, AN9.2, AN10.20

in order to remove taints (āsava) MN2, AN6.58

see also bliss of awakening (sambodhasukha)

person capable of MN36

pleasure of MN122

teachings that lead to are true Dhamma AN7.83

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

do not develop when mind is restless SN46.53

mindfulness of breathing MN118

physical and mental SN46.52

what starves SN46.51

develop when mind is restless SN46.53

do not develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

for internal and external SN46.52

mindfulness of breathing MN118

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

develop when mind is restless SN46.53

do not develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

mindfulness of breathing MN118

what starves SN46.51

with and without applied and sustained thought SN46.52

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

do not develop when mind is restless SN46.53

for internal and external SN46.52

mindfulness of breathing MN118

right view MN117

what starves SN46.51

see also mindfulness (sati)

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

for internal and external SN46.52

mindfulness is always useful SN46.53

mindfulness of breathing MN118

what starves SN46.51

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

do not develop when mind is restless SN46.53

mindfulness of breathing MN118

what starves SN46.51

with and without applied and sustained thought SN46.52

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

develop when mind is restless SN46.53

do not develop when mind is sluggish SN46.53

mindfulness of breathing MN118

physical and mental SN46.52

what starves SN46.51

see also awakening factor of energy (vīriyasambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of equanimity (upekkhāsambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of immersion (samādhisambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of investigation of principles (dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of mindfulness (satisambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of rapture (pītisambojjhaṅga);
awakening factor of tranquility (passaddhisambojjhaṅga);
bodhipakkhiyā dhammā

— SN 46 Bojjhaṅga Saṁyutta

after listening to an accomplished teacher SN46.3

all developed Thig2.2, Thig3.3

all skillful qualities rooted in SN46.89

all who attain enlightenment develop AN10.95

appear when Buddha appears SN46.42

arahant has well developed AN8.28, AN10.90

as seven things Kp4

attending to grounds of SN46.23

becoming twofold SN46.52

benefits of SN46.3

cause SN46.2, SN46.51

cause of knowledge and freedom SN54.13, AN10.61, AN10.62

caused by four kinds of mindfulness meditation SN54.13, AN10.61, AN10.62

chanted when the Buddha was ill SN46.16

chanted when Ven. Mahākassapa was ill SN46.14

chanted when Ven. Moggallāna was ill SN46.15

definition SN46.5

development AN2.12

does not arise apart from the Blessed One’s vinaya SN46.10

ending craving SN46.26

extinguished in-between SN46.3

extinguished upon landing SN46.3

extinguished with extra effort SN46.3

extinguished without extra effort SN46.3

far shore SN46.17

final knowledge (aññā) SN46.3

fulfil knowledge and freedom MN118

fulfilled by foundations of mindfulness SN46.6

fully comprehending makes an end of suffering AN10.27

give up things prone to being fettered SN46.29

good friends as precursor SN46.48

grounded on virtue SN46.1, SN46.11, SN46.99

heading upstream to the Akaniṭṭha realm SN46.3

helped by proper attention AN1.75

investigating the mind to see if they are developed MN151

knowledge and freedom SN46.6

lead to three knowledges AN10.102

leads to growth SN46.36

leads to unconditioned SN43.10

like Ganges slants to the east SN46.77

like seven treasures of wheel turning monarch SN46.42

missed out on SN46.18

monks committed to developing MN118

not obstacles, hindrances, or corruptions SN46.34

one with factors developed is quenched AN10.117

only when Buddha arises SN46.9, SN46.10

prevent decline SN46.25, AN7.26

prevented by improper attention AN1.74

proper attention SN46.13

realizing freedom of heart, freedom of wisdom MN146

self-knowledge of SN46.8

spiritual friends SN46.12

supported by seclusion MN146

to give up five higher fetters SN46.130

to give up floods SN46.121

to know searches SN46.111

understanding of arising and passing away MN10

Ven. Sāriputta’s practice SN46.4

what starves SN46.51

why disciples respect the Buddha MN77

wisdom SN46.40

breaking, simile for associating with bad people SN2.22

see improper attention (ayoniso manasikāra)

as divine messenger MN130

compared to wrong ideas about invincible ascetic MN78

crying as power AN8.27

getting stick caught in throat AN5.7

released from swaddling, simile for enlightenment MN80

simile for five lower fetters MN64

simile for spiritual immaturity AN10.99

something stuck in throat, simile for scolding MN58

see also actions (kamma);
good actions

accumulating little by little Dhp121

bad result in present and future life AN10.167

better left undone SN2.8, SN2.22

blameworthy, not meat eating Snp2.2

by body, speech and mind MN78

by speech AN4.148

cause AN10.47

cause for rebirth as nāga SN29.7

cause for rebirth as supaṇṇa SN30.3, SN30.4-6

do not protect SN3.5

doing again and again Dhp117

doing because of vanity of youth, health, life AN3.39

done in pain and sadness MN46

done with pleasure and happiness MN46

drawbacks of AN5.217, AN5.245

easy to do Dhp163

good actions to give up AN6.108

having done, how to live SN42.8

impossible for good results to come from MN115

impossible to lead to good destination MN115

like beverages MN46

like butcher can and cannot punish some AN3.100

like lump of salt in water AN3.100

like small time thief AN3.100

limiting actions to limit results Pv32, Pv33

not doing, not suffering AN10.219

not wanting to get caught Snp1.7

results come slowly Dhp119

results coming at different times MN136

results of Dhp15, Dhp17

seeing results of Dhp15, Dhp17

should not be cultivated MN114

simile of poison Dhp124

small amounts give big results AN3.100, Pv21

small amounts give small results AN3.100

teaching about as harsh training AN4.111

ten types of MN9, MN41

ten ways of performing: fully comprehending makes an end of suffering AN10.27

washing away by bathing SN7.21

see bad actions

see friends, bad

see also good monastics;
monastics

abusing other monastics AN6.54

admonished by devas SN2.25

admonishment and AN2.62

behavior of AN7.72

difficult to admonish MN103

dividing lay people AN8.88, AN8.89

example of SN9.13, AN8.10

gone forth for wrong reason AN5.167

gone forth without faith MN107

good monastics weak when bad monastics are strong AN2.39

harming laypeople AN8.88, AN8.89

in pātimokkha recitation AN8.20, Ud5.5

laypeople banishing AN6.54

like bad barley corrupting crop AN8.10

like hemp/jute AN3.99

love schisms AN4.243

proclamation of no confidence AN8.88, AN8.89

qualities that make one not respected by companions AN7.1, AN7.2

rebirth SN19.17, Dhp307, Dhp308

shocked by psychic powers SN51.14

ten qualities of like qualities of crow AN10.77

Ven. Gulissāni MN69

Vinaya restrains AN10.31

see also good people (sappurisa)

actions MN110

along wrong path SN35.246

becoming good Thag17.2

cannot know good and bad MN110, AN4.187

definition MN110, SN45.25, SN45.26, AN4.201, AN4.202, AN4.203, AN4.204, AN4.205, AN4.206

easy to do bad Ud5.8

even worse when they encourage others AN4.201, AN4.202, AN4.203, AN4.204, AN4.205, AN4.206

experiencing good results MN136

how they associate MN110

how they council others MN110

intentions MN110

like a charnel ground AN5.249

like arrows Dhp304

qualities of MN110, MN113

reborn in bad destination MN110

speech MN110

ungrateful and thankless AN2.32

view of MN110

way of giving MN110

see also untrue teachings (asaddhamma)

faithless, shameless, imprudent, uneducated, lazy, unmindful, witless AN7.93

hidden AN8.10

see also fear of bad rebirth (duggatibhaya)

cause of MN41

danger of sense pleasures MN13, MN14

escaping through stream entry SN55.14

fear of AN9.5

we have experienced all in saṁsara SN15.11

foremost with swift insight AN1.216

questions the Buddha Ud1.10

asking for teaching in brief SN35.89, SN47.15

asking about Buddha’s liberation AN10.81

Buddha has spat out world’s MN56

dropping the world’s SN1.3, SN1.4

simile for sense pleasures MN25

simile for wrong views SN2.30

past merit SN6.4

wrong views MN49, SN6.4

foremost with good health AN1.226

qualities of MN124

accomplishment in AN8.75

through balanced finances AN8.54

and hard door, simile for Māra finding vulnerabilities MN119

simile for fixed length of saṁsara DN2:11.0, MN76

simile for sense bases, tangled SN35.229

compared to earth, simile for suffering removed by stream-enterer SN13.5, SN13.6, SN56.55, SN56.56

less than number of fathers SN15.2

see also reeds

simile for causing own ruin SN3.23, SN17.35

simile for causing own ruin SN6.12, SN17.35

simile for hollow argument MN35

simile for no self in sense bases SN35.234

simile for source of defilements SN10.3

simile for volitional formations SN22.95

see thieves (cora)

of monk for bad behaviour AN6.55

simile for triple gem; comfort when seeing SN11.3

term for Dhamma SN21.7

Buddha has MN56

definition MN22, AN5.71

of king Makhādeva MN83

see also sheaves of grain

spike of, simile for wrong view and right view SN45.9

definition MN140

restraint MN105

some have work to do SN35.134

definition MN77

eight AN8.65, AN10.29

why disciples respect the Buddha MN77

see also bodhipakkhiyā dhammā;
energy (vīriya);
investigation (vīmaṁsā);
mind (citta);
zeal (chanda)

— SN 51 Iddhipāda Saṁyutta

analysis SN51.20

arahant has well developed AN8.28, AN10.90

arahantship or non-returning SN51.25

definition SN51.1, SN51.27

emancipating SN51.3

insight into greed AN4.276

investigating the mind to see if they are developed MN151

lead to nibbāna MN16, SN51.4, SN51.11, AN5.67

leads to unconditioned SN43.7

monks committed to developing MN118

one who has developed could live for an eon SN51.10, AN8.70

psychic powers AN5.68

to give up aggregates AN9.76

to give up bondages of the mind AN9.92

to give up breaking precepts AN9.73

to give up five higher fetters AN9.90

to give up five lower fetters AN9.77

to give up five realms of rebirth AN9.78

to give up hindrances AN9.74

to give up mental barrenness AN9.91

to give up sense pleasures AN9.75

to give up stinginess AN9.79

why disciples respect the Buddha MN77

simile for first jhāna DN2:34.0.1, MN39, MN77, MN119

simile for first jhāna DN2:34.0.1, MN39, MN77, MN119

all castes can wash themselves MN93, MN96

as ritual MN12, MN45, SN7.21, Thag5.7, Thig12.1

ascetic practices and MN51, MN94

Ghaṭīkāra and Jotipāla MN81

refusing to MN12, MN45

useless as ritual MN7

with “the inner bathing” MN7

with “the inner bathing”: confidence in the Buddha SN55.30

head explosion Snp5.1

shaving off MN27

tearing out MN12, MN45

like flower with fragrance Dhp52, Thag5.2

like flower without fragrance Dhp51, Thag5.2

Māra strikes one down Dhp7

culmination of heart’s release by loving-kindness SN46.54

as impermanent Thig13.1

as monastic’s virtue AN3.96

as result of merit Kp8

as result of non-anger MN135, AN4.197

complexion of those who practice loving-kindness AN11.15

doesn’t make you better or worse MN96

gratification of form MN13

hindered by lack of adornment AN10.73

laziness AN8.15

liberations AN8.66

nourished by adornment AN10.73

rare in the world AN10.73

power of woman SN37.25

by giving clothes SN1.42

on outside and inside SN21.5

result of factors of stream-entry SN55.30

result of heedfulness SN3.17

see also dependent origination (paṭiccasamuppāda)

cessation of MN60, SN12.1

complete understanding of SN38.13

condition for rebirth/birth SN12.1

conditioned by grasping SN12.1

conduit to SN23.3

definition MN9, SN12.2, SN38.13, AN3.76

delight in SN44.6

disgust with AN10.29

knowing AN10.59

three types of MN43

vital condition for grasping SN12.23

vital condition is grasping SN12.23

giving SN55.41

high and large, abstaining from, ten precepts Kp2

luxurious, abstaining from DN1:1.7.0.1, DN2:34.0.1, MN27

luxurious, avoiding MN51

of thorns/spikes MN12, MN45

people who refrain from high and large are few SN56.82

see habits (sīla)

born from beings MN57, AN10.216

attachment to MN49

perceiving, directly knowing, etc. MN1

Buddha knows conviction/disposition of beings MN12, AN10.21

definition SN23.2, SN35.66

just conditions SN5.10

like chariot SN5.10

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

diverse in body and diverse in perception AN7.44, AN9.24

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

abodes of beings AN9.24

planes of consciousness AN7.44

giving without AN9.20

see caring for (atthacariyā)

dealing with speech that may be MN21

four things AN4.74, AN4.75

of best SN47.13

poisoned, avoiding, like restraint towards sense fields MN105

poisoned, simile for attachments for world SN12.66

poisoned/healthy, delicious/disgusting; simile for actions MN46

foremost who have attained swift insight AN1.245

attainments same as Mahā Kassapa Thig4.1

foremost who recollects past lives AN1.244

foremost with swift insight AN1.243

asks about “not the spiritual path” SN45.18

asks about the spiritual path SN45.19

asks about wholesome virtue SN47.21

asks why Dhamma doesn’t last long SN47.23

asks why Dhamma lasts long SN47.22

best sight, etc. AN5.170

not following food rule MN65

calling out “Oh, what bliss!” Ud2.10

foremost from eminent families AN1.193

asks if Buddha is magician AN4.193

see also Lakuṇṭaka Bhaddiya, Ven.

listening to a sermon by the Buddha MN68

asking about suffering SN42.11

listening to a sermon by the Buddha MN68

living alone MN128

see Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja, Ven.

questioning how one becomes a brahmin MN98, Snp3.9

see craving for existence (bhavataṇhā)

see also Bhadda Kaccānā, Ven.;
Bhaddā Kuṇḍalakesā, Ven.;
Bhaddā Kāpilānī, Ven.;
Dhammadinnā, Ven.;
Jaṭilagāhikā, Ven.;
Kajaṅgalikā, Ven.;
Khemā, Ven.;
Kisāgotamī, Ven.;
Mahā Pajāpatī Gotamī, Ven.;
Nandā, Ven.;
Nandā, Ven.;
Paṭācārā, Ven.;
Sakulā, Ven.;
Siṅgālakamātā, Ven.;
Soṇā, Ven.;
Thullatissā, Ven.;
Uppalavaṇṇā, Ven.;
monastics

— SN 5 Bhikkhunī Saṁyutta

abusing, insulting bhikkhus AN8.51

associating too much with bhikkhunī MN21

Buddha declaring attainments of MN68, SN55.8

Buddha would not pass away until he had learned bhikkhunīs SN51.10, AN8.70

Dhamma talk given to MN146, SN55.11

instructing MN146

number of with attainments MN73

origin of bhikkhuni order AN8.51

practicing foundations of mindfulness SN47.10

praised by Sakka Thig13.5

praised by yakkha SN10.9

qualities of and rebirth AN5.115, AN5.116

requests visit from Ven. Ānanada AN4.159

see also monastics

mixing with nuns MN21, AN5.80

true meaning of SN7.20

young, not to be looked down on SN3.1

answering prince Jayasena MN126

asking about actions SN12.25

happiness of compared to Buddha MN14

see also chickens;
crows;
hawks;
quails;
swans;
vultures

caught in trap, simile for beings and desire SN1.79

defined by birth MN98, Snp3.9

land seeking, simile for someone seeking out the Buddha last AN6.54

nests, not damaging SN11.6

shaking off dust; simile for removing desire SN9.1

simile for monastics taking only robe and bowl DN2:34.0.1, MN27, MN51

simile for monk attached to gain and honor SN17.9

simile for senses SN35.247

see also caste (vaṇṇa);
dependent origination (paṭiccasamuppāda);
rebirth

as first noble truth MN141

as part of right view MN9

being liable to MN26, MN130, SN35.33

Buddha has escaped from AN10.81

cessation of SN12.1

condition for old age, death, sorrow, etc. SN12.1

conditioned by becoming SN12.1

definition MN9, MN141, SN12.2

does not make one a brahmin MN98, Snp3.4, Snp3.9

does not make one an outcast Snp1.7

encouragement to take up practices at MN40

greed, hatred, delusion must be given up in order to give up birth AN10.76

if birth was not found, Buddhas would not arise in the world AN10.76

vs. conduct SN7.9

by the wise MN88, Kp9, Snp1.8

fear of MN54

giving up MN54

happiness of blamelessness AN4.62

inevitability of Dhp227

levels of AN4.135

result of actions AN5.245

worldly conditions AN8.5

qualities AN3.65

power of, definition AN9.5

noble disciple gives up AN7.67

self reflection MN5

simile for self-examination AN10.51

Buddha blessing someone DN3:2.16.0, MN90

in detail Kp5, Snp2.4

developed faculties MN152

line of, simile for following one who doesn’t see MN95, MN99

simile for making unfounded statements MN99

simile for spiritual deception MN75

simile of elephant and Ud6.4

see happiness (sukha)

Buddha has AN5.30

not possible for one who enjoys company MN122

Buddha has AN5.30

not possible for one who enjoys company MN122

see also renunciation (nekkhamma)

Buddha has AN5.30

not possible for one who enjoys company MN122

superior to happiness of sensuality MN66, AN2.65

see also seclusion (viveka, paviveka)

Buddha has AN5.30

getting and not getting AN8.86

not possible for one who enjoys company MN122

comes together with blood, simile for association SN14.16

from heads chopped off in saṁsara SN15.13

spewing hot MN36, MN56, AN7.72

about attainments AN10.85

about ones own virtue Snp4.3

in assemblies Thag2.45

simile for escaping saṁsara Snp4.1

enlightenment under Thag2.49

pleasure not gained through pleasure MN85

see also awakening factors, seven (bojjhaṅga);
bases of psychic power (iddhipāda);
faculties, spiritual (indriya);
foundations of mindfulness, four (satipaṭṭhāna);
noble eightfold path (ariya aṭṭhangika magga);
powers (bala);
right effort (sammā vāyāma)

as middle path AN156-162

Buddha taught analytically SN22.81

Buddha taught from direct knowledge MN103

conditions for development of AN9.1

developed when noble eightfold path is developed MN149, SN45.155

development SN22.101, AN7.71

investigating the mind to see if they are developed MN151

no disagreement over in the Saṅgha MN104

see also Buddha, the

as chariot-maker AN3.15

birth of MN123, Snp3.11

delicate lifestyle and three palaces AN3.39

development of bases of psychic power AN5.68

dreams AN5.196

Gotama Snp3.1, Snp3.2

gratification, danger, escape SN22.26

great renunciation MN26, MN36, Vv81

living in remote lodgings MN4

meditation experience MN19, MN26, MN36, MN128, AN8.64, AN9.41

meditation experience, mindfulness of breathing SN54.8

mother MN123, Ud5.2

reborn as a king Iti22

reborn as brahmin priest DN5:8.0

reborn as Jotipāla MN81

reborn as king Makhādeva MN83

reborn as Mahābrahmā AN7.62, Iti22

reborn as Sakka, lord of gods AN7.62, Iti22

reborn as wheel-turning monarch SN22.96, Iti22

reborn in realm of streaming radiance AN7.62, Iti22

reflection on feeling SN36.24

reflection on gratification, danger, escape SN36.24, AN3.103

reflection on iddhipāda SN51.11, SN51.21

reflection on the world, dependent origination SN12.65

“Renunciation is good! Seclusion is good!” AN9.41

seeing gratification, danger, escape SN35.13

sense pleasures and MN14, MN75, SN35.117

striving for enlightenment MN26, MN36

negating the spiritual path MN76

Pakudha Kaccāyana DN2:11.0

corruptions and failures of AN10.217, AN10.218

no result (wrong view) MN136

blamed by the wise MN88

purified in three points SN55.7

should and should not be cultivated MN114

should be pure MN39

definition MN44, SN41.6

mindfulness of breathing MN10, MN118

type of saṅkhāra MN9

see misconduct by body

see bodily formation (kāyasaṅkhāra)

see also mindfulness of body (kāyagatāsati);
perception of ugliness (asubhasaññā);
rotten body (pūtikāya)

as fragile Iti77

as the world AN4.45

attachment to causes fear of death AN4.184

cause for ten things AN10.49

created from MN74

danger of Thig1.17

disease, boil, dart MN74, MN75

disturbed in AN10.51

emptiness of Thag2.26

greed for as bondage of the mind AN5.206, AN9.72

grown old Thig13.1

impermanent MN74

like a bag of grains MN10, MN119

like a boil with nine leaking orifices AN9.15

like a pot Dhp40, Snp3.8, Pv13

like a snake’s skin shed Pv12

like bowl of leaking fat AN9.11

like cuts of meat MN10, MN119

like puppet Dhp147

mindfulness of breathing MN118

not-self MN74

old, like cart held together with straps SN47.9

simile of foam Dhp46

supported by food, simile for hindrances SN46.2

thirty-two parts MN10, Kp3

see also sense bases (āyatana)

arising of ear consciousness MN28

complete understanding of SN47.38

desire and craving for MN16

doesn’t belong to anyone SN12.37

ephemeral (mattaṭṭhaka) MN28

good and bad behaviour SN14.12

impermanence is more apparent SN12.61

intention that gives rise to actions SN12.25

lighter, like heated iron ball, cotton wool SN51.22

like city SN35.245

not healthy for a minute SN22.1

old deeds, produced by volitional formations and intentions SN12.37

only remains after death SN12.51

origin is nutriment SN47.42

visiting brahmā world with physical body SN51.22

see also views about the soul and body

like chariot Dhp151

soul and MN63, MN72

faculties of pleasure and pain SN48.36

see also beards;
blood;
bones;
ears;
eyes;
hair;
noses;
skeleton;
spit;
throat;
tongues

“as below, so above” etc. SN51.20

elements and MN62, MN140

made of elements MN28

perception of ugliness SN35.127, AN10.60

feeling SN12.51, SN36.7, SN54.8

term for sense pleasures AN8.56

aggregates SN23.1, AN9.36

term for body SN35.103, AN9.15

term for sense pleasures AN8.56

on uposatha AN8.45

see awakening factors, seven (bojjhaṅga)

definition MN16, AN10.14

develop bases of psychic power to give up AN9.92

develop foundations of mindfulness to give up AN9.72

develop right effort to give up AN9.82

five kinds MN16, AN5.206, AN10.14

see also Kāḷī, servant

becoming a monastic DN2:34.0.1

caring for by breaking precepts MN97

freed, simile for removal of restlessness and remorse DN2:34.0.1, MN39

liable to rebirth, old age, sickness, etc. MN26

noble disciple grows nobly when they grow in AN10.74

not accepting as offering DN1:1.7.0.1, DN2:34.0.1, MN27, MN51

people who refrain from accepting are few SN56.87

see also charnel ground contemplation (sivathikā)

heap of like mountain for one person in saṁsara SN15.10

like gourds Dhp149

see also fires

outshining an oil lamp MN79, MN80

simile for embracing woman AN7.72

simile for focusing on gratification SN12.52

disciples of Buddha Iti100

Ven. Sāriputta MN111

simile for sense pleasures MN54

cause for rebirth AN9.19

danger of people bowing down to you AN7.72

fruit of ascetic life DN2:34.0.1

not bowing out of fear for reputation DN4:24.0

son not bowing to parents SN7.15

to monastics who come to your home AN9.19

see also alms bowl

giving up valuable Thag1.97, Thag16.7

not lying for the sake of SN17.11, SN17.12

of fat, simile for body AN9.11

of oil, carrying, simile for mindfulness SN47.20

of water cloudy in the dark, simile for doubt SN46.55

of water covered with plants, simile for dullness and drowsiness SN46.55

of water heated by fire, simile for ill will SN46.55

of water mixed with dye, simile for sensual desire SN46.55

of water stirred by wind, simile for restlessness and remorse SN46.55

various words for MN139

see also children

boy’s questions Kp4

harming an animal Ud5.4

simile for noisy companions Snp1.3

arising first in world system DN1:1.28.0.1

best sight AN5.170

ignorance DN1:1.28.0.1

impossible for woman to be MN115, AN1.283

path to MN97

path to attain SN35.132

perceiving, directly knowing, etc. MN1

questioned by Ven. Moggallāna MN50

vehicle of SN45.4

empty appearing DN1:1.28.0.1

rebirth in Iti22

aspiring to be reborn as MN120

Buddha knows paths that lead to MN99

how to be reborn in Snp3.5

one thousand in a world system AN3.80

rebirth in from wishing MN41

result of loving-kindness AN11.15

visiting using psychic powers DN2:34.0.1, MN73, MN77, SN51.22

arising first in world system DN1:1.28.0.1

Baka Brahmā MN49

Buddha reborn as Iti22

see spiritual path (brahmacariya)

praising the triple gem DN1:1.0

mother worships Brahmā SN6.3

see also Baka Brahmā;
Mahābrahmā, the Great Brahmā;
Sahampati, Brahmā;
Sanaṅkumāra, Brahmā;
Tissa, Brahmā;
gods of Brahmā’s Host (brahmakāyika)

— SN 6 Brahma Saṁyutta

abiding in brahmaviharas MN55

arahants should be given to instead SN6.3

existing/surviving MN90

“luxurious beds” of AN3.63

parents like AN3.31, Iti106

rebirth as Iti22

rebirth in company of AN7.73

tamed by display of psychic powers SN6.14

with wrong view SN6.4, SN6.5

see also compassion (karuṇā);
equanimity (upekkhā);
loving-kindness (mettā);
rejoicing (mudita)

as “luxurious bed” of brahmās AN3.63

as practiced by brahmins AN5.192

“attained to Brahmā” AN4.190

concentration and AN8.63

dwelling of brahmās MN55

dwelling of the Buddha MN55

eating almsfood MN55

evaluating views SN42.13

freedom through Snp1.3

leading to enlightenment MN7

leads to heaven AN4.125

leads to inner peace MN40

like conch blower SN42.8

like people approaching pond from four directions MN40

limitless release of heart (appamāṇa cetovimutti) MN127

name for mindfulness of breathing SN54.11

overcoming difficulties Thag6.2

path to Brahmā MN97

to overcome resentment AN5.161

to the four directions MN40

under abuse MN50

marks of a great man MN91

see also arahant

how to become MN39, MN91, MN98, Snp3.9

life of SN45.37

like person crossing river SN2.5

results of brahmin life SN45.37

simile for arahant; standing on far shore SN35.238

simile for the Buddha MN23

true meaning Dhp Chapter 26, Ud1.4, Ud1.5, Ud1.6, Ud1.8, Ud1.9

of the Verahaccāni clan SN35.133

see also sacrifices (yañña)

— SN 7 Brāhmaṇa Saṁyutta

ancient traditions AN5.191, AN5.192, Snp2.7

aspiring to be reborn as MN120, AN8.35

brahmins’ triple knowledge AN3.58, AN3.59

ceremonies mortifying self and others MN51, MN94

ceremonies of SN42.6, SN55.12, AN10.119, AN10.167, AN10.176

claims of superiority MN84, MN93

devoted to Brahmā realm MN97

equality with other castes MN84

factors of DN4:11.0

faith like line of blind people MN95

gradual training in chanting MN107

living on alms as “wealth” MN96

mating with khattiyas DN3:1.24.0

not being respected DN3:1.3.0

not following ways of ancient seers DN3:2.6.0

not guarding senses SN35.132

of the past SN35.132

offerings of milk-rice MN93

people who respect are few SN56.69

running to a burnt offering MN129

term for Tathāgata (realized one) AN8.85

true Iti103

truths AN4.185

wasted their lives AN3.51, AN3.52

what do they want AN6.52

who can serve MN96

simile for not answering questions DN2:11.0

see also mindfulness of breathing (ānāpānassati)

bodily formation SN41.6

ceases in fourth jhāna AN9.31, AN9.33

thorn for fourth jhāna AN10.72

Bodhisatta practicing MN36

people who refrain from are few SN56.95

Buddha asking monk to be MN65

building, merit grows day and night SN1.47

see Dhamma teaching

see also siblings

death of SN15.3

hard to find someone who has not been SN15.16

drawback of not AN5.208

simile for feelings SN22.95

simile for shortness of life AN7.74

simile for the world Dhp170

see also Bodhisatta;
Buddhas

— Dhp Chapter 14

abides in brahmaviharas MN55

accused of being young SN3.1

acting rightly and wrongly towards AN2.137

advice is best of all MN107

after enlightenment SN4.1, SN4.2, SN4.3, SN6.1, SN6.2

anger towards MN66

approaching different assemblies MN12, AN8.69

arising of is beneficial for all AN1.170

as best Iti112

as best person Dhp353

as doctor Iti100, Thag16.3

as nāga Thag15.2

as unequalled gem Kp6

as vision and knowledge MN18

asked if he is a god AN4.36

asking monks if they have doubts AN4.76

attaining enlightenment MN26, MN100

attainments Snp1.2

attainting enlightenment MN4

attendants Ud8.7

austerity practices MN100

awakening factors when ill SN46.16

behaviour MN91

best of all beings SN2.30, SN45.139, SN46.89, AN10.15

best of lights SN1.26, SN2.4

best speaker SN1.74

can’t cause someone’s rebirth SN42.6

cannot release someone Snp5.6

caring for new monks who don’t have powers of trainee AN5.7

closeness to Iti92

compared to disciples MN77

compares himself to Ven. Mahā Kassapa SN16.9

contentment AN10.30

criticizing SN42.9, AN8.87

death is regretted AN1.173

debating with MN35

declaring attainments of individuals SN55.8, SN55.9, SN55.10

declaring own enlightenment SN48.21, SN48.28, AN3.103, AN3.104

declaring rebirth of individuals MN68, SN44.9, SN55.8, SN55.9, SN55.10

defilements cut off MN68

dependent origination while bodhisatta SN12.10

description of MN82, MN108

desire to teach people who have overestimated themselves MN105

different from disciples MN108

discouraging someone from visiting DN4:4.0, MN56, MN95

discoverer of foundations of mindfulness SN47.31

discoverer of the path MN108

disgusted by bad conduct AN8.11

divine ear MN12

doctor MN92, Snp3.7

doesn’t dispute with the world SN22.94

doesn’t like to think about disputing monks AN3.124

eighty years old MN89, SN47.9

enduring pain SN1.38

enjoying seclusion AN6.42

enlightenment, iddhipāda SN51.9

envied by gods Dhp181

excellence is like fire blazing Thag1.3

exchanging robes with Ven. Mahā Kassapa SN16.11

false accusations against MN12, MN55, Ud4.8

feelings, painful/pleasant don’t occupy mind MN36

following him around AN8.63

footprints AN4.36

forest dwelling AN10.30

going forth while young MN95

going into retreat SN45.11, SN45.12, SN54.9, SN54.11

greed, hatred, delusion given up MN55

happiness for seven days without moving MN14

has no teacher MN26

has sense bases but not greed SN35.232

has understood gratification, danger, escape AN3.104

helping monk SN22.84

honor to give up unskillful and develop skillful AN7.70

honoring the Dhamma AN3.14

how he teaches MN35, MN36, AN8.12

illness of SN7.13, SN46.16, SN47.9, AN3.73, Ud8.5, Thag2.33

incredible and amazing events AN4.127, AN4.128

inspiration as soon as seeing AN8.21, AN8.22

inspiration for teaching AN8.82, AN10.83

investigating MN47

irreproachable AN7.58

king of Dhamma MN92, Snp3.7, Thag16.5

knowing Buddhas of the past MN123

knowing the minds of others AN6.62

knowledge he shared SN56.31

knowledge of the Buddha AN4.24

last meal Ud8.5

like a lotus grown up out of mud AN4.36

like first chick to hatch AN8.11

like great cloud that rains on disciples SN8.8

like lotus or lilly that water does not cling to AN10.81

lives for the fruit of knowledge and freedom SN46.6

love for SN46.30

Māra’s army MN92, Snp3.7

marks of a great man DN3:1.3.0, MN91

meditating on emptiness MN121

meditation after enlightenment SN4.24

meditation practice SN45.11, SN45.12

mind reading MN12

misrepresenting MN22, AN2.22, AN2.23, AN2.25

no one can blame MN12

no superhuman distinction MN12

not bowing to elders AN4.22, AN5.192, AN8.11

not getting almsfood SN4.18

not treating students like potter with wet clay MN122

nothing to hide AN7.58

old age of MN12, SN48.41

open-handed Thag1.86

parinibbāna of SN6.15

path to enlightenment MN100

places significant in life of AN4.118

praise and blame does not affect MN22

praise of MN27, MN95, MN133, MN138, SN1.38, SN1.45, SN3.12, SN8.8, AN5.30, AN5.194, Thag4.6

praise on ten grounds MN101

psychic powers MN12, AN5.68, AN8.69, Ud7.9, Ud8.5, Ud8.6

psychic powers, how he developed SN51.32

psychic powers, using to teach SN7.15

psychic powers, vanishing and reappearing MN49

qualities of DN4:6.0, MN56, MN92, MN133, MN138, AN8.11, Snp1.9, Snp3.4, Snp3.6, Snp3.7

rarity of AN1.171

reaction to uninterested students MN137

rely on to give up unskillful and develop skillful AN7.70

relying on as spiritual friend SN3.18, SN45.2

reputation MN60, MN91, SN55.7

reputation definition MN41, AN3.63

respect for SN46.30

respects the Dhamma SN6.2, AN4.21

reviewing his attainments Ud6.3

sammāsambuddha SN56.23

seeing sees the Dhamma SN22.87, Iti92

self mortification of MN12

sense pleasures and MN75, AN8.11

siding with no matter what SN55.23

skin brightens when attacked MN36

sleeping well AN3.35

smiling MN81, MN83, AN5.180

sons of SN8.7

sore back MN53

splinter injury SN4.13

staying in potter’s shed MN140

surrenders life force SN51.10, AN8.70, Ud6.1

teaches carefully AN5.99

teaches emphasizing the topic of dismissal MN122

teaches only what is necessary SN56.31

teaches with compassion MN122, SN4.14

teaches with direct knowledge, reason, demonstrable base MN77, AN3.125

teaching different groups AN8.69

teaching gods MN49

teaching to different kinds of people AN10.22

teaching to different listeners SN42.7

teaching when inspired AN8.82, AN10.83

teaching yakkha SN10.12, Snp1.10

teased Ud5.9

things he has escaped from AN10.81

thoughts he has Iti38

time after enlightenment SN47.18, SN47.43, Ud1.1, Ud1.2, Ud1.3, Ud1.4, Ud3.10

time before passing away AN4.76

treating as a friend MN122

understanding of Iti112

urging support of other mendicants MN56

visiting beings about to die AN6.56, Vv21, Vv50, Vv53, Vv83

visiting brahmā world MN49, SN6.4, SN6.5, SN51.22

visiting deva world SN55.20

visiting like land-spotting bird AN6.54

visiting monks AN8.30

visiting monks in trouble SN21.1, AN6.55, AN7.61

visiting sick monks SN35.74, SN35.75

visiting wanderers of other sects MN77, MN79

voice, qualities of MN91

warming back in the sun SN48.41

what kind of mendicant would beautify sal park MN32

why disciples respect MN77

wisdom of MN77

wisdom of like archers MN12

without counterpart AN1.174, Iti112

worthy of offerings AN10.30

hard to find in world MN92, Snp3.7

see recollection of Buddha (buddhānussati)

see also Buddha, the;
Tathāgatas

all respected the Dhamma SN6.2, AN4.21, AN5.133

all teachings the same Thag7.5

appear for welfare of beings AN2.52

appearing in the world MN38, MN51

arise because birth, old age, death are found in the world AN10.76

awakening factors only arise when Buddha appears SN46.9

can live for eon Ud6.1

death is regretted AN2.54

freed by not grasping SN22.58

gifts to MN142

harming/shedding blood MN115

how to become MN39, MN91

impossible for two at the same time MN115, AN1.277

impossible for woman to be MN115, AN1.279

incredible humans AN2.53

like lotus unstained by water AN6.43

noble eightfold path only arises when Buddha appears SN45.14

of the past and future MN51

of the past, describing SN35.83

only show the way Dhp276

rarity of MN92, AN3.114, AN5.143, AN5.195, AN6.96, AN8.29, Dhp182, Snp3.7

revealing themselves when praised MN92, Snp3.7

scope of is inconceivable AN4.77

seeing a Buddha is rare MN92, Snp3.7

seeing a Buddha is unsurpassable AN6.30

self-assurances AN4.8

teach Dhamma righteously AN5.131

two kinds AN2.56

when Buddha appears, awakening factors appear SN46.42

when Buddha appears, spiritual faculties appear SN48.59

worthy of gifts AN10.16

worthy of stupa AN2.55, AN4.247

— AN4.67

Gotama Buddha as seventh SN8.8

see also citadel;
dwellings (senāsana);
empty huts (suññāgāra, suññageha);
fire chamber;
guest houses;
houses;
kuṭis;
palaces (pāsādā);
roof;
roof peak;
shrines (cetiya);
stupa (thupa);
wall

space becomes when enclosed MN28

to be first used by the Saṅgha MN53, SN35.243

mind like AN9.11

with cut horns, simile for mind AN9.11

with horns cut, humble like AN9.11

see houses

five aggregates of clinging SN22.22

aggregates SN22.61

sense bases SN35.28

world SN5.7

see also livelihood;
work

proper use of wealth AN5.58

skilled in AN8.54

why some succeed and some fail AN4.79

wrong livelihood AN5.177

wrong livelihood for monastics DN1:1.7.0.1, DN2:34.0.1, MN27, MN51

simile for sense pleasures MN23

bad rebirth SN19.1, SN19.2, SN19.4, SN19.5

bad results AN6.18

cuts of meat, simile for elements in body MN10, MN119

mortifying others MN51, MN94

simile for results of actions AN3.100

person needing, simile of right and wrong practice MN126

people who refrain from are few SN56.92

see avoiding (parikkamana)

see generosity (cāga)

with Māra SN5.6

see also cows

simile for young monastics MN67, SN22.80

reason to honor someone MN150

on One Fine Night MN134

teaching about Devadatta AN9.26

caught by Rāhu SN2.9

visiting the Buddha MN95

Buddha surrenders life force SN51.10, AN8.70

see also nurses

qualified and unqualified AN5.124

see caregiver

simile for guarding sense doors SN35.246

definition AN9.5

see also adze handle

simile for mindfulness of breathing MN10

simile for replacing unwholesome with wholesome MN20

simile for self-taming MN86, Dhp80, Dhp145, Thag1.19, Thag16.8

simile for Ven. Sāriputta helping MN5

going from smooth to rough road, simile for association SN2.22

old held together with straps, simile for Buddha in old age SN47.9

ivory, simile for psychic powers DN2:34.0.1, MN77

all castes followed the Buddha AN5.196

all four as disciples, like people approaching pond MN40

khattiyas bow to low born ascetics SN1.81

low caste monk Thag12.2

monastics leaving AN10.48

only conventional designation MN98, Snp3.9

refuting Snp1.7

see also brahmins;
khattiyas;
menial (ibbha);
merchants (vessa);
workers (sudda)

children of mixed caste parents MN93

only two in foreign lands MN93

purification of all four MN93

refuting MN84, MN90, MN93, MN96

relationship between DN3:1.3.0

supremacy of one over other DN3:1.24.0

system like forcing cut of meat on poor person MN96

abstaining from DN1:1.7.0.1, DN2:34.0.1

making noise, simile for enduring speech MN21

mind like a Thag1.19

eaten by mouse, simile for sense pleasures SN20.10

simile for all who have attained enlightenment do so in certain way AN10.95

simile for inferring Buddha’s knowledge SN47.12

simile for monk without concentration living in wilderness AN10.99

see cows

see also unwholesome chain of causality;
wholesome chain of causality

exists MN60

see also unwholesome roots (lobha, dosa, moha);
unwholesome roots (rāga, dosa, moha);
wholesome roots (alobha, adosa, amoha)

for actions AN3.34, AN6.39

see also galaxies;
moon;
space (ākāsa);
stars;
sun (sūriya);
sun (ādicca);
world system (lokadhātu)

becoming erratic AN4.70

see also sexual activity, giving up;
sexual intercourse;
spiritual path (brahmacariya)

and long life AN5.125

as a blessing Kp5, Snp2.4

both celibate and uncelibate can be once returners AN6.44, AN10.75

brahmins Snp2.7

Buddha practices DN1:1.7.0.1

definition DN1:1.7.0.1

false claim of Iti48

false clam of AN3.113

gradual training MN27, MN51

ground for making merit, brahmins’ MN99

how to practice SN35.127

if you can’t be celibate Snp2.14

laypeople SN1.50, AN8.21, AN8.22, Vv31

lingering in the neighborhood of females is a thorn to AN10.72

overcoming incelibacy MN8

part of gradual training DN2:34.0.1

stain of SN1.58

stains in AN7.50

ten precepts Kp2

waterless bath SN1.58, SN1.76

wrong view that there is nothing wrong with sensual pleasures AN3.113

see charnel ground

see charnel ground contemplation (sivathikā)

see also practices

believing in noisy ceremonies of other sects MN38

Buddha gives his meaning of AN10.119, AN10.167, AN10.176

Buddha giving his meaning of SN7.9

of “descent” (paccorohaṇī) AN10.119, AN10.167

of “going upwards” (udayagāmī) SN55.12

— AN4.71, AN4.72

aggregates SN22.21

as third noble truth MN141

awakening factors SN46.20

being liable to SN23.22, SN35.42

definition AN9.60

developing eightfold path based on SN3.18, SN45.2

mindfulness of breathing MN118

nine progressive AN9.31

of formations/conditions MN102

practice leading to MN83

progressive cessation of conditions SN36.11

sense bases MN144, SN35.87

suffering MN141

teachings that lead to are true Dhamma AN7.83

existence of MN60

attaining MN44, SN41.6

basis for ending the defilements AN9.36

blinding Māra AN9.39

contemplating factors after emerging from MN111

defilements come to an end MN111, AN9.34

Dhamma visible here and now AN9.46

different from dead body MN43, SN41.6

emerging from to contemplate AN9.36

ending of confinement AN9.42

equanimity ends SN48.40

for insight into greed AN9.94

heaven of mind made gods AN5.166

liberations AN8.66

of person in training MN137

one freed both ways and AN9.45

one freed by wisdom and AN9.44

one of nine progressive dwellings (anupubbavihāra) AN9.32

perceptions and feelings are thorn for AN10.72

perceptions and feelings cease AN9.31, AN9.33

personal witness and AN9.43

pleasant feeling MN59, SN36.19

Ven. Sāriputta practicing SN28.9

what is helpful for attaining SN41.6

see sewer

see heart’s release (cetovimutti)

simile for fault finding Dhp252

old age and death arising by SN12.67

self and cosmos arising from DN1:1.28.0.1

see also arising, vanishing, and change (uppādo, vayo, aññathatta)

in confirmed confidence SN55.17

not changing because of right view MN38

illness and death of MN144, SN35.87

requesting teaching SN22.90

recitation of Ud5.6

The Questions of Māgandiya SN22.3

of conditioned phenomena AN3.47

of fools and wise people MN33, AN11.17

skilled in MN33, AN11.17

simile for beings SN5.10

Bodhisatta as AN3.15

see also chariots

simile for mendicant guarding senses SN1.37, SN35.239

simile for the Buddha MN21

see also charioteers

fit for Brahmā SN45.4

get old SN3.3

ready at crossroad, simile for person who has developed mindfulness of body MN119

relay, simile for spiritual path MN24

simile for body SN41.5, Dhp151

simile for spiritual path SN1.46, SN45.4

simile for the world Dhp171

simile for well trained monks MN21

simile of knowing parts MN58

see also corpse

drawbacks of AN5.249

people like a AN5.249

culminates in deathless AN10.57

example of Thag2.16

mindfulness of body MN10, MN119

rejecting desire for body Snp1.11

topic of reflection AN6.29

woman’s body Thag5.1, Thag6.4

Buddha’s practice of MN12

reason for AN5.184

verses taught by Buddha Vv53

people who refrain from are few SN56.95

see brushing teeth

see also eggs

simile for Buddha being first to break out AN8.11

simile for developing good qualities, not just wishing MN53, SN22.101, AN7.71

simile for not needing to wish if conditions are correct MN16

past and future SN47.14

— SN 42 Gāmaṇi Saṁyutta

examples of Thag6.10, Thag7.3, Thag7.4

see also loved ones

abandoned Pv30

caring for Kp5, Snp2.4

caring for parents AN5.39

cause for not having SN3.20

child’s flesh, simile for food SN12.63

compared to parents Iti74, Pv11

death of MN87, SN5.3, SN15.3

developing heart’s release by loving-kindness AN10.219

fire of householder AN7.47

hard to get SN37.32

harming an animal Ud2.3

love for SN1.13

noble disciple grows nobly when they grow in AN10.74

not having SN3.19, SN3.20

of mixed caste parents MN93

playing childish games MN38

power of woman SN37.25

source of delight and sorrow SN1.12, SN4.8

support for humans SN1.54

teaching Dhamma to parents Thig13.2

torturing crab, simile for defeat in debate MN35

liable to rebirth, old age, sickness, etc. MN26

rightful daughter Thig3.3

see formations (saṅkhāra)

simile for aggregates SN5.1, Thig3.7, Thig6.3

simile for all who have attained enlightenment do so in certain way AN10.95

simile for inferring Buddha’s knowledge SN47.12

simile for noble disciple AN7.67

metaphor for body Dhp150

interrupting AN6.60

— SN 41 Citta Saṁyutta

asking about diversity of elements SN41.2

explains fetters SN41.1

foremost who speak on Dhamma AN1.250

illness and death of SN41.10

non-returner SN41.9

mothers wish for sons to be like SN17.23

right to aspire to be like AN2.132

standard to aspire to AN4.176

ancient, simile for noble eightfold path SN12.65

filled with mustard seeds, compared to length of eon SN15.6

simile for body SN35.245

see declaring enlightenment

see divine ear (dibbāsota)

see divine eye (dibbacakkhu)

worthy of gifts AN9.10, AN10.16

see caste (vaṇṇa)

and stone, simile for Māra finding vulnerabilities MN119

simile for psychic powers DN2:34.0.1, MN77

see situational awareness (sampajañña)

the Buddha MN92, MN98, Snp3.7, Snp3.9

of saṁsara is more dangerous SN56.42

simile for anger SN22.84

simile for carefully approaching families SN16.3

see also grasping (upādāna)

to sensual pleasures Ud7.3

can be made pure, simile for mind MN7

clean taking dye, simile for ready mind MN91

clean, meditation on Thag10.4

from Bārāṇasī, simile for visions in meditation AN10.29

simile for conceit “I am”; scent of cleaners remaining SN22.89

simile for heedfulness SN45.148

simile of pure cloth taking dye MN56

taking dye, simile for pure mind MN7

wearing away mountain, compared to length of eon SN15.5

white cloth, simile for spiritual deception MN75

white, covering person, simile for fourth jhāna DN2:34.0.1, MN39, MN77, MN119

white, stepping on MN85

giving gives beauty SN1.42

simile for changing meditation practices MN32, SN46.4

types of SN32.1

simile for giving SN3.24

simile for good person benefiting others AN8.38

simile for listening to Dhamma SN10.9

bhikkhunīs who were Thig11.1

hard to avoid SN37.32

see also Hell of Hot Coals (kukkulaniraya);
pits

aggregates SN22.136

see snakes

fake, simile for misjudging others SN3.11

to be given up by enduring MN2, AN6.58

in meditation AN10.29

see horses

Ven. Aṅgulimāla MN86

Ven. Kuṇḍalakesī Thig5.9

Ven. Sunīta Thag12.2

Buddha offering highest AN8.12

in the Dhamma SN12.32

understanding six fields of contact’s origin, ending, etc. SN38.5, SN38.6

from inclination SN12.40

qualities that make one not respected by companions AN7.1, AN7.2

see also association;
friendship;
socializing

angry at companions as mental barrenness AN5.205

as noisy Thag3.9

being fond of MN122, Snp1.6

easy to live with AN8.13

good MN128

like noisy bracelets Snp1.3

living together then scorning AN5.141

monks who are companions SN21.12

one treated well by companions AN4.87

suitable AN5.66

suitable qualifications AN5.164

truly getting to know someone AN4.192

undesirable AN5.82, AN5.83, AN5.84

better, equal, worse SN22.49, SN35.108

Buddha’s compassion for disciples MN8, MN103, MN106

Buddha’s compassion for families during famine SN42.9

for future generations, living in wilderness MN4

giving up killing MN27

ground for making merit, brahmins’ MN99

in admonishment AN10.18

sharing four noble truths SN56.26

teaching Dhamma SN16.3

to teach SN10.2

see also brahmaviharas

as a path to brahma world MN83

awakening factors SN46.63

monks committed to developing MN118

teaching Dhamma SN16.3

to abandon cruelty MN62

wilderness living AN2.30

see also conceit, underlying tendency (mānānusaya)

corruption of the mind (cittassa upakkilesa) MN7

ending suffering by knowing Iti8

forms of SN35.248

from psychic powers AN3.130

giving up SN1.9, SN1.20, SN7.15

giving up guarantees non-return Iti6

knowing and seeing so that there is no MN109, SN22.82

like a flood Snp1.1

overcoming AN4.200

practice for giving up MN3

prevents arahantship AN6.76

should be given up AN6.106

using conceit to remove conceit AN4.159, Thag1.64

using the word “I” and “me” skillfully SN1.25

wrong views Ud6.6, Snp4.5, Snp4.9

see also “I am” (asmi)

dispelling the ultimate happiness Ud2.1

escape from doubt AN6.13

given up by arahant SN22.89

given up, like banner lowered MN22, AN5.71

like standing on high ground SN35.241

one who has given up is “withdrawn” AN4.38

perception of impermanence to remove MN62, SN22.102

see also comparing

arahants don’t have AN6.49

overcoming Thag6.9

prevents arahantship AN6.76

should be given up AN6.106

see also arrogance (thaddha);
comparing

arahants don’t have AN6.49

from poetic skill SN8.3

overcoming MN8, Thag6.9

prevents arahantship AN6.76

should be given up AN6.106

giving up Thig2.1

knowing and seeing so that there is no MN109, SN18.21, SN22.82, SN22.124

to abandon lust SN8.4

Ven. Sāriputta has long ago eradicated SN21.2, SN28.1

aggregates SN22.64

aggregates, elements, sense bases SN35.91

bound by Māra SN35.248

Buddha has abandoned all MN72

disease, boil, dart MN140

elements, etc. MN1

forms of SN35.248

not conceiving MN113

sense bases SN35.90

streams of do not flow MN140

uprooting all SN35.30, SN35.31

see also virtue, concentration, and wisdom (sīla, samadhi, paññā)

and serenity and insight AN4.170

as chief AN8.83, AN9.14, AN10.58

as the essence (samādhisāraka) SN22.88

as the path AN6.64

bases of psychic power SN51.13

Buddha knows MN12

come together with concentrated SN14.23

concentrated succeed AN11.11, AN11.13

conditions for MN17

definition, foundation, prerequisites, etc MN44

Dhamma is for one with AN8.30

due to enthusiasm SN51.13

emptiness and MN122

exclusively focused on may lead to laziness AN3.102

from happiness/bliss SN47.10, AN11.11

happens quickly for those who practice loving-kindness AN11.15

hard to do SN2.6

hindrances to Dhp249, Dhp250

honor to give up unskillful and develop skillful AN7.70

knowledges arise from AN5.27, AN6.64

mindfulness of breathing MN118, SN54.7, SN54.13

nibbāna and AN9.37

of one beyond training AN11.10

perceptions while in AN10.6, AN11.7

power AN7.4

power: seen in jhāna AN5.15

praise for person with who talks about AN10.70

prerequisites for AN7.45

problems maintaining MN128

purpose of is true knowledge and vision AN10.1, AN11.1

rely on to give up unskillful and develop skillful AN7.70

required for wilderness dwelling AN10.99

respect for SN16.13, AN7.32, AN7.59

result of pleasure AN10.1, AN11.1

seeing things as they truly are SN35.160, SN56.1

self-examination for AN10.51

skills related to AN6.24, AN6.72, AN7.40

speech about AN10.69

that does lean forward, pull back, is not held in place, etc. AN9.37

understanding aggregates SN22.5

understanding gained through SN48.50

understanding sense faculties SN35.99

understanding the four noble truths SN56.1

vital condition for true knowledge and vision AN10.3

vital condition for truly knowing and seeing SN12.23

vital condition is bliss/happiness SN12.23

walking meditation AN5.29

wilderness monks should be MN69

wisdom Dhp372

with immediate result Kp6

without it, enlightenment not possible AN6.70

without it, psychic powers are impossible AN6.70

see awakening factor of immersion (samādhisambojjhaṅga)

giving up uncertainty SN42.13

simile for divine ear DN2:34.0.1, MN77

simile for spreading brahmaviharas SN42.8

see harmony (samagga)

see also dependent origination

whether Tathāgatas exist SN12.20

body SN12.37

characteristics AN3.47

dimension of infinite space, etc., are MN140

heart’s release by loving-kindness, etc. MN52, AN11.16

jhānas MN52, AN11.16

no cause of corruption (wrong view) SN24.7

noble disciple understands SN12.27

all are impermanent Dhp278

impermanent MN35, SN6.15

impermanent, unstable (adhuvā), unreliable (anassāsikā) AN7.66

taking as permanent MN115

taking as pleasant MN115

in line with Dhamma SN3.25

of noble disciple MN53

quality of arahant AN11.10

accepting SN1.35, AN2.21, AN3.4

of bad actions after doing MN61

better rebirth in heaven SN40.10

change SN55.17

definition SN55.26

factor of stream entry SN55.6

factor of stream-entry SN12.41, SN55.28, AN9.27, AN10.92

having entered the stream AN10.64

immeasurable amount of merit AN4.52

in triple gem MN7

Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī’s MN142

noble disciple with will not change AN3.75

of Ghaṭīkāra MN81

overcoming illness SN55.26

reason for rebirth in good destination SN55.18

see also faith (saddhā)

best (aggappasāda) Iti90

causing or destroying AN5.218

danger when placed in an individual AN5.250

giving and Dhp249

in Buddha from knowing Dhamma MN47

in good person can determine rebirth AN7.73

in Saṅgha AN7.29

in the Teacher and the teachings MN11

in triple gem SN1.49

rightly and wrongly encouraged AN4.83

Vinaya to inspire and increase AN10.31

opening amid SN2.7

see confidence (aveccappasāda)

see also disputes;
quarrels (kalahajāta)

principles connected with conflict MN139

stopping Dhp134

stopping Dhp6

Buddha not conflicting with anyone MN18

about the Dhamma SN1.8

see also conscience and prudence (hiri ottappa)

come together with conscientious SN14.17

decline and non-decline SN16.7

definition AN7.4

flouting Snp2.3

like moat around a city AN7.67

like whip constrains horse SN1.18

power AN7.4

quality of a noble disciple AN7.67

simile of horse and whip Dhp143, Dhp144

see also conscience (hiri);
prudence (ottāpa)

as bright AN2.8

cause of lack of and giving up AN10.76

caused by knowledge SN45.1

causes growth of skillful qualities AN10.67