Nālandasutta
At Nāḷandā
Sāriputta boldly claims that no-one has ever, or will ever, be more enlightened than the Buddha. He admits that he cannot read the minds of all the Buddhas, but he understands a principle of the Dhamma: all those who become awakened do so by giving up the five hindrances, practicing the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, and developing the seven awakening factors.
Translations
Sedakasutta
At Sedaka
Two acrobats discuss whether one should support the other, or the other way around. The Buddha says they should support each other. In the same way we should practice the four kinds of mindfulness meditation both for one’s own benefit and to protect others.
Translations
Janapadakalyāṇīsutta
The Finest Lady in the Land
A parable that sets up an impossible challenge: to walk between a popular performer and the crowd jostling to see her, carrying a bowl of oil filled to the brim, while a man with a drawn sword waits to chop off your head if you spill a drop. That’s mindfulness!