Old News Archive: October 2004

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[27 Oct 2004] Suttas from the Majjhima and Anguttara Nikayas and verses from the Theragatha and Therigatha
- Maha-gopalaka Sutta (MN 33) — The Greater Cowherd Discourse {M i 220} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Eleven factors that are conducive to spiritual growth, and eleven that are obstructive. (Apart from the preamble, this sutta is identical to AN 11.18.)
- Gopalaka Sutta (AN 11.18) — The Cowherd {A v 347} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Eleven factors that are conducive to spiritual growth, and eleven that are obstructive. (This sutta is identical to MN 33, but without the preamble.)
- Atthakanagara Sutta (MN 52) — To the Man from Atthakanagara {M i 349} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Ven. Ananda describes eleven modes of practice that can lead to the Deathless. (Apart from the preamble, this sutta is identical to AN 11.17.)
- Dasama Sutta (AN 11.17) — To Dasama {A v 342} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Ven. Ananda describes eleven modes of practice that can lead to the Deathless. (This sutta is identical to MN 52, but without the preamble.)
- Thag 75. Susarada {v. 75}. Who can make a fool wise?
- Thag 86. Nagita {v. 86}. All paths do not lead to the same goal.
- Thig 7. Gutta {vv. 163-168} The Buddha urges a childless mother in her pursuit of the Deathless.
[25 Oct 2004] Three suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya (Tens & Elevens)
- Janussonin Sutta (AN 10.177) — To Janussonin (On Offerings to the Dead) {A v 269} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Who stands to benefit most from a gift given in another's honor?
- Brahmavihara Sutta (AN 10.208) — The Sublime Attitudes {A v 300} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. The Buddha's instructions on the practice and rewards of the four sublime attitudes: metta (goodwill, loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (appreciative joy), and upekkha (equanimity).
- Sandha Sutta (AN 11.10) — To Sandha {A v 323} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. What makes the arahant's experience of jhana unique?
[20 Oct 2004] Two suttas from the Anguttara Nikaya (Tens) and a new essay by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
- Micchatta Sutta (AN 10.103) — Wrongness {A v 211} Bija Sutta (AN 10.104) — The Seed {A v 212} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Two suttas on the importance of distinguishing between right view and wrong view.
- Reconciliation, Right & Wrong, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu The Buddha's many teachings include detailed instructions on conflict resolution. This essay explores how the Buddha's insights into the fundamental differences between forgiveness and true reconciliation form the cornerstone of a skillful approach to restoring and preserving communal harmony.
[13 Oct 2004] From the Anguttara Nikaya (Fives)
- Pañhapuccha Sutta (AN 5.165) — On Asking Questions {A iii 191} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Five possible motives behind asking a question.
[12 Oct 2004] From the Anguttara Nikaya (Fives)
- Aghatavinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) — Subduing Hatred (2) {A iii 186} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Sariputta describes five skillful ways of dealing with feelings of hatred towards others.
[6 Oct 2004] From the Anguttara Nikaya (Fives)
- Sappurisadana Sutta (AN 5.148) — A Person of Integrity's Gifts {A iii 172} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Five attributes of gift-giving that distinguish a person of integrity.
[5 Oct 2004] From the Anguttara Nikaya (Fives)
- Nagita Sutta (AN 5.30) — To Nagita {A iii 30} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. The raucous carryings-on of a group of brahmans lead the Buddha to reflect on the rewards of detachment.
- Sampada Sutta (AN 5.130) — Being Consummate {A iii 147} [Thanissaro Bhikkhu, trans.]. Which of life's many kinds of losses should we be truly concerned about? Which of life's many kinds of rewards should we truly aspire towards?