Collections of 'numbered' or 'numerical' discourses and other related texts.
Abyākatasutta
AN 7.54
The Undeclared Points
The Buddha explains why a noble disciple has no doubt when it comes to the unexplained points.
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Purisagatisutta
AN 7.55
Places People Are Reborn
Seven kinds of rebirth for non-returners, as well as extinguishment by not grasping.
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Tissabrahmāsutta
AN 7.56
Tissa the Divinity
Two gods come to the Buddha on Vulture’s Peak and declare that the nuns are liberated. Moggallāna interrogates one of the deities on what he means, and the Buddha adds further explanation.
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Sīhasenāpatisutta
AN 7.57
General Sīha
The Buddha explains the benefits of giving that are visible in the present life, and one that is only apparent in the next.
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Arakkheyyasutta
AN 7.58
Nothing to Hide
Four areas where the Realized One has nothing to hide, and three ways he is irreproachable.
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Kimilasutta
AN 7.59
With Kimbila
Venerable Kimbila asks the Buddha the reasons for the long-lasting of Buddhism after the Buddha’s demise.
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Sattadhammasutta
AN 7.60
Seven Qualities
Qualities required for arahantship.
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Pacalāyamānasutta
AN 7.61
Nodding Off
Before his awakening, Moggallāna is struggling with sleepiness in meditation. The Buddha visits him and gives seven ways to dispel drowsiness, and other important teachings.
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Mettasutta
AN 7.62
Don’t Fear Good Deeds
The incalculable benefits of merit that last for many aeons.
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Bhariyāsutta
AN 7.63
Kinds of Wives
Anāthapiṇḍika’s home was in an uproar due to the badly behaved Sujātā, newly wedded to one of his sons. The Buddha speaks to her on the different kinds of wives.
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Kodhanasutta
AN 7.64
Irritable
When someone is angry, they wish ill upon their enemy, and are disappointed if they do well. This sutta includes a powerful set of verses.
