Collections of Numbered Discourses
Collections of 'numbered' or 'numerical' discourses and other related texts.
The five hindrances weaken wisdom like side-channels weaken a river’s flow.
The five hindrances are entirely unwholesome.
Conditions that help meditation progress smoothly.
Times that are supportive for meditation practice.
A mother and son, though ordained as monk and nun, have sexual relations. The Buddha launches a powerful attack on the dangers of sex.
A monk, dissatisfied with monastic life, seeks support from his mentor.
Topics that are worthy regularly reflecting on, whether as a lay person or renunciant.
When some wild young men show deep respect for the Buddha, a family elder is astonished.
Things that are hard to find in someone who has gone forth when old.
