Uragavagga

Collections of Minor Discourses

Collections of sutta texts outside the four main collections.

Khettūpamapetavatthu

Pv 1
The Simile of a Field

Arahants are like a field where we can plant offerings.

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Sūkaramukhapetavatthu

Pv 2
Pig’s Mouth

Even using harsh speech is enough to cause suffering.

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Pūtimukhapetavatthu

Pv 3
Stinky Mouth

A ghost explains the danger of using harsh speech.

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Piṭṭhadhītalikapetavatthu

Pv 4
Advice to a Daughter

How do we help our departed relatives?

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Tirokuṭṭapetavatthu

Pv 5
Outside the Walls

The Supreme Buddha explains how to share merit with past relatives.

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Pañcaputtakhādapetivatthu

Pv 6
Eater of Five Sons

A ghost explains her suffering due to lying and evil deeds from a previous life.

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Sattaputtakhādapetivatthu

Pv 7
Eater of Seven Sons

Jealousy and hatred can only lead to suffering.

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Goṇapetavatthu

Pv 8
The Ox

How do we help those who are stricken with grief?

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Mahāpesakārapetivatthu

Pv 9
Master Weaver

What happens when you insult those who give?

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Khallāṭiyapetivatthu

Pv 10
Dressed in Hair

A ghost explains the value of giving and sharing merit.

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Nāgapetavatthu

Pv 11
The Elephant

Why is important to give when we have the opportunity?

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Uragapetavatthu

Pv 12
The Snake

Is it possible to not be sad when someone dies? It is for noble disciples of the Supreme Buddha.

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