Collections of 'linked' or 'connected' discourses and other related texts.
Kolitasutta
SN 21.1
With Kolita
Moggallāna reflects that second absorption is the true noble silence, and the Buddha encourages him to develop it.
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Upatissasutta
SN 21.2
With Upatissa
Sāriputta says that not even if the Buddha changed would it cause him sorrow.
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Ghaṭasutta
SN 21.3
A Mound of Salt
Sāriputta and Moggallāna come together for a discussion, which touches on the use of psychic powers and energy. The two great monks end up warmly praising each other.
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Navasutta
SN 21.4
A Junior Mendicant
When a certain monk neglects his duties in favor of solitude, other monks complain. The Buddha questions him, and finds that he is awakened.
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Sujātasutta
SN 21.5
With Sujāta
The Buddha praises Venerable Sujāta as beautiful both inside and out.
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Lakuṇḍakabhaddiyasutta
SN 21.6
With Bhaddiya the Dwarf
Venerable Lakuṇṭaka Bhaddiya is a dwarf, considered to be ugly and unsightly. The Buddha warns the monks not to despise him as he had realized full awakening.
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Visākhasutta
SN 21.7
With Visākha, Pañcāli’s Son
The Buddha praises Venerable Visākha Pañcāliputta for teaching the Dhamma.
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Nandasutta
SN 21.8
With Nanda
Venerable Nanda wore pretty robes, a fancy bowl, and makeup, so the Buddha encouraged him to embrace simplicity.
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Tissasutta
SN 21.9
With Tissa
Venerable Tissa admonished others but got upset when he was admonished. The Buddha encourages him to let go of his anger.
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Theranāmakasutta
SN 21.10
Senior In Name Only
A monk named “Senior” likes to live alone, but the Buddha questions whether it is the true solitude.
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Mahākappinasutta
SN 21.11
With Mahākappina
The Buddha describes Venerable Mahākappina as thin, fair-skinned, with a big nose—and as awakened.
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Sahāyakasutta
SN 21.12
Companions
The Buddha praises two friends who are students of Venerable Mahākappina
