Mahāvagga

Collections of Numbered Discourses

Collections of 'numbered' or 'numerical' discourses and other related texts.

Titthāyatanasutta

AN 3.61
Sectarian Tenets

The beliefs that everything is caused by past karma, by a creator God, or by chance all lead to inaction. The Buddha teaches dependent origination.

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Bhayasutta

AN 3.62
Perils

Perils that tear mothers and children apart.

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Venāgapurasutta

AN 3.63
At Venāgapura

The high and luxurious beds that the Buddha uses.

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Sarabhasutta

AN 3.64
With Sarabha

A recently disrobed monk boasts of knowing everything about the Buddha’s teaching.

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Kesamuttisutta

AN 3.65
With the Kālāmas of Kesamutta

How to navigate among different spiritual opinions.

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Sāḷhasutta

AN 3.66
With Sāḷha and His Friend

How to navigate among different spiritual opinions.

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Kathāvatthusutta

AN 3.67
Topics of Discussion

Assessing whether someone is fit to hold a discussion.

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Aññatitthiyasutta

AN 3.68
Followers of Other Paths

The differences between greed, hate, and delusion.

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Akusalamūlasutta

AN 3.69
Unskillful Roots

Unwholesome roots create unwholesome actions, and lead to suffering.

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Uposathasutta

AN 3.70
Sabbath

The uposatha observance day of the cowherds, the Jains, and the Buddha.

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