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Aṅguttara Nikāya — The Numerical Discourses – page 11

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AN 8.19: With Pahārāda

Demons delight in the ocean for eight reasons, and likewise the mendicants delight in the Dhamma for eight reasons.

AN 8.20: Sabbath

On a full-moon night, the Buddha was to recite the code of conduct for the monks. However, he remained silent until dawn, due to the presence of a corrupt monk.

AN 8.21: With Ugga of Vesālī

The Buddha celebrates the eight amazing qualities of the householder Ugga of Vesālī. Ugga himself speaks of these qualities.

AN 8.22: With Uggata of Elephant Village

The Buddha celebrates the eight amazing qualities of the householder Ugga of Hatthigāma. Ugga himself speaks of these qualities.

The Buddha celebrates the seven amazing qualities of the householder Hatthaka of Āḷavī. When he hears of this, Hatthaka is anxious to know that no lay people were present. Learning of this, the Buddha adds humility as an eight quality.

AN 8.24: With Hatthaka (2nd)

The Buddha learns from Hatthaka of Āḷavī how he maintains a large following. He then celebrates Hatthaka’s eight good qualities.

AN 8.25: With Mahānāma

Questioned by his relative Mahānāma, the Buddha explains what makes someone a Buddhist lay follower, a virtuous lay follower, and a lay follower practicing for the welfare of all.

AN 8.26: With Jīvaka

Questioned by Jīvaka Komārabhacca, the Buddha explains what makes someone a Buddhist lay follower, a virtuous lay follower, and a lay follower practicing for the welfare of all.

AN 8.27: Powers (1st)

Eight very different kinds of powers.

AN 8.28: Powers (2nd)

Eight powers of a perfected one.

AN 8.29: Lost Opportunities

Eight lost opportunities for spiritual practice.

AN 8.30: Anuruddha and the Great Thoughts

Venerable Anuruddha reflects that the teachings is for someone who is of few wishes, content, secluded, energetic, mindful, peaceful, and wise. To these seven thoughts, the Buddha adds an eighth: the teaching is for those who delight in non-proliferation. Practicing in line with these eight thoughts of a great man, Venerable Anuruddha achieves perfection.

AN 8.31: Giving (1st)

Eight ways of giving a gift.

AN 8.32: Giving (2nd)

This verse on qualities of a good person appears to be a fragment of text, perhaps originally part of the previous sutta.

AN 8.33: Reasons to Give

Eight grounds for giving.

AN 8.34: A Field

The rewards of giving are compared to fields of different qualities.

AN 8.35: Rebirth by Giving

When giving, if you expect a certain result in the next life, you can get it, if the conditions are right.

AN 8.36: Grounds for Making Merit

The good deeds of giving, ethics, and meditation lead to good rebirths, depending on the level to which they are developed.

AN 8.37: Gifts of a True Person

A good person gives gifts in eight ways.

AN 8.38: A True Person

When a good person is born, it benefits eight kinds of people, like a rain-cloud showering all over the land.

AN 8.39: Overflowing Merit

Eight streams of merit, consisting in going for refuge and five kinds of gifts.

AN 8.40: The Results of Misconduct

Eight kinds of misdeed are conducive to bad outcomes.

AN 8.41: The Sabbath With Eight Factors, In Brief

When the sabbath is observed by following the eight precepts, one lives for that day like the perfected ones. Such a sabbath is glorious.

AN 8.42: The Sabbath With Eight Factors, In Detail

When the sabbath is observed by following the eight precepts, one lives for that day like the perfected ones. The benefits are explained at length.

AN 8.43: With Visākhā on the Sabbath

The Buddha teaches the wealthy laywoman Visākhā that when the sabbath is observed by following the eight precepts, one lives for that day like the perfected ones.

AN 8.44: With Vāseṭṭha on the Sabbath

The Buddha teaches the layman Vāseṭṭha that when the sabbath is observed by following the eight precepts, one lives for that day like the perfected ones. Vāseṭṭha exclaims that such a practice would be widely beneficial.

AN 8.45: With Bojjhā on the Sabbath

The Buddha teaches the laywoman Bojjhā that when the sabbath is observed by following the eight precepts, one lives for that day like the perfected ones. Bojjhā exclaims that such a practice would be widely beneficial.

AN 8.46: Anuruddha and the Agreeable Deities

Some “Agreeable” gods put on a display of music and dance for Venerable Anuruddha, but he is not impressed. He then asks the Buddha how women are reborn in such a heaven.

AN 8.47: With Visākhā on the Agreeable Gods

The Buddha teaches the laywoman Visākhā eight qualities through which a woman may be reborn among the Agreeable gods.

AN 8.48: With Nakula’s Mother on the Agreeable Gods

The Buddha teaches the housewife Nakulamātā eight qualities through which a woman may be reborn among the Agreeable gods.

AN 8.49: Winning in This Life (1st)

The Buddha teaches the laywoman Visākhā four qualities through which a woman succeeds in this life, and four through which she succeeds in the next.

AN 8.50: Winning in This Life (2nd)

The Buddha teaches the mendicants four qualities through which a woman succeeds in this life, and four through which she succeeds in the next.

AN 8.51: With Gotamī

Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, the Buddha’s foster mother, requests ordination from the Buddha. He declines, until urged to relent by Ānanda. He allows Mahāpajāpatī to go forth on eight conditions.

AN 8.52: An Adviser for Nuns

With eight qualities a monk may be appointed to teach the nuns.

AN 8.53: To Gotamī

8 criteria to recognize true Dhamma: dispassion, unbinding, not piling up, fewness of wishes, contentment, solitude, energy, frugality.

AN 8.53: Brief Advice to Gotamī

Mahāpajāpatī wishes to go on retreat, so the Buddha teaches her eight principles that summarize the Dhamma in brief.

AN 8.54: With Dīghajāṇu

Dīghajāṇu of the Koliyans asks the Buddha to teach in a way suitable for lay people who enjoy life. The Buddha teaches four practical ways to ensure success in this life, and another four ways to ensure success in the next.

AN 8.55: With Ujjaya

The brahmin Ujjaya is going abroad, and asks the Buddha to teach him. The Buddha teaches four practical ways to ensure success in this life, and another four ways to ensure success in the next.

AN 8.56: Danger

The Buddha explains how addiction to sensual pleasures is perilous.

AN 8.57: Worthy of Offerings Dedicated to the Gods (1st)

With eight qualities, a mendicant is worthy.

AN 8.58: Worthy of Offerings Dedicated to the Gods (2nd)

With eight qualities, a mendicant is worthy.

AN 8.59: Eight Individuals (1st)

Eight kinds of person are worthy.

AN 8.60: Eight Individuals (2nd)

Eight kinds of person are worthy.

AN 8.61: Desire

The Buddha describes eight cases where a mendicant has a desire for material things. Sometimes they fall under the sway of that desire, but sometimes they rise above it.

AN 8.62: Good Enough

Eight sets of qualities pertain to benefiting oneself and others.

AN 8.63: A Teaching in Brief

A monk asks for teachings before going on retreat, but the Buddha rebukes him, as he has not practiced sincerely. Nevertheless, he persists, and the Buddha teaches him meditation in detail.

AN 8.64: At Gayā Head

At Gayā, the Buddha describes his meditation before awakening. He was able to see lights and forms, converse with gods, and understand the deeds that made them gods.

AN 8.65: Dimensions of Mastery

Eight dimensions of meditative mastery, based on the vision of certain shapes and colors.

AN 8.66: Liberations

Eight meditative liberations, based on the vision of forms and the attainment of the formless.

AN 8.67: Ignoble Expressions

Eight kinds of ignoble statement that misrepresent the truth.

AN 8.68: Noble Expressions

Eight kinds of noble statement that convey the truth.

AN 8.69: Assemblies

Eight kinds of assemblies: aristocrats, brahmins, householders, ascetics, and various deities. The Buddha has visited each of these in disguise.

AN 8.70: Earthquakes

When the Buddha gives up his life-force, an earthquake is felt. The Buddha explains to Ānanda the eight causes of earthquakes.

AN 8.71: Inspiring All Around (1st)

Beginning with faith, a mendicant completes all good qualities that fulfill liberation.

AN 8.72: Inspiring All Around (2nd)

Beginning with faith, a mendicant completes all good qualities that fulfill liberation.

AN 8.73: Mindfulness of Death (1st)

Various mendicants practice mindfulness of death, but do so inadequately. The Buddha explains how to do so with proper urgency,

AN 8.74: Mindfulness of Death (2nd)

A mendicant should reflect each night on the dangers that lie around them, and practice mindfulness of death with urgency to give up the unwholesome.

AN 8.75: Accomplishments (1st)

Eight accomplishments, both worldly and spiritual.

AN 8.76: Accomplishments (2nd)

Eight accomplishments, both worldly and spiritual, in detail.

AN 8.77: Desires

Sāriputta describes eight cases where a mendicant has a desire for material things. Sometimes they fall under the sway of that desire, but sometimes they rise above it.

AN 8.78: Good Enough

Eight sets of qualities pertain to benefiting oneself and others, explained by Sāriputta.

AN 8.79: Decline

Eight conditions for the decline or success of a trainee mendicant.

AN 8.80: Grounds for Laziness and Arousing Energy

Eight grounds for laziness, and the corresponding eight grounds for energy.

AN 8.81: Mindfulness and Situational Awareness

Mindfulness and situational awareness are a foundation for developing higher spiritual qualities leading to liberation.

AN 8.82: With Puṇṇiya

Venerable Puṇṇiya asks the Buddha why he sometimes feels like teaching and other times doesn’t.

AN 8.83: Rooted

The root of all things, and other factors that apply to all things.

AN 8.84: A Master Thief

The Buddha teaches how to be a success as a master thief. Unusually, this discourse has no “spiritual” counterpart, so it sounds like the Buddha just giving a lesson in thievery!

AN 8.85: Terms for the Realized One

Different titles for the Buddha.

AN 8.86: With Nāgita

When the householders of Icchānaṅgala make a racket in the monastery, the Buddha asks his attendant Nāgita what is going on. The Buddha speaks strongly of his dislike for material gains, and his love of seclusion.

AN 8.87: Turning the Bowl Upside Down

Eight reasons the Saṅgha may overturn the bowl against a lay follower.

AN 8.88: A Proclamation of No Confidence

Eight reasons the lay followers may declare no confidence or confidence regarding a mendicant.

AN 8.89: Reconciliation

Eight reasons the lay followers may enjoin an act of reconciliation on a mendicant, or relax said act.

AN 8.90: Proper Behavior in a Case of Aggravated Misconduct

Eight things a mendicant charged with aggravated misconduct must observe.

AN 8.91–117: Similarity

AN 8.118: Untitled Discourse on Greed (1st)

AN 8.119: Untitled Discourse on Greed (2nd)

AN 8.120: Untitled Discourse on Greed (3rd)

AN 8.121–147: Untitled Discourses on Greed

AN 8.148–627: Untitled Discourses on Hate, Etc.

AN 9.1: Awakening

Beginning with good friendship, the Buddha teaches nine things that give rise to the qualities that lead to awakening.

AN 9.2: Supported

The things that a mendicant relies on as supports in spiritual practice.

AN 9.3: With Meghiya

Venerable Meghiya, while attending on the Buddha, wants to go off and meditate in a forest alone. The Buddha discourages him, but he goes anyway. When his meditation doesn’t go well, he returns chastened to the Buddha, who teaches him about the benefits of good companions and other fundamentals of a balanced spiritual practice.

AN 9.4: With Nandaka

Nandaka is teaching the monks when the Buddha arrives. Unbeknown to those inside, the Buddha waits until the talk was finished, then enters. Nandaka is embarrassed at keeping the Buddha waiting, but the Buddha praises him and offers a teaching on the four things a mendicant should complete. Nandaka then teaches five benefits of listening to Dhamma.

AN 9.5: Powers

A noble disciple who develops four powers overcomes five fears.

AN 9.6: Association

Four kinds of person who one should or should not associate with. A similar distinction is made regarding robes, almsfood, lodgings, towns, and countries.

AN 9.7: With Sutavā the Wanderer

The wanderer Sutavā asks the Buddha about five things a perfected one cannot do; the Buddha expands it to nine.

AN 9.8: With the Wanderer Sajjha

The wanderer Sajjha asks the Buddha about five things a perfected one cannot do; the Buddha expands it to nine, which differ slightly from AN 9.7.

AN 9.9: Individuals

Nine kinds of persons: the eight noble persons and the ordinary person.

AN 9.10: Worthy of Offerings Dedicated to the Gods

Nine persons are worthy of gifts: the eight noble persons and a member of the spiritual family.

AN 9.11: Sāriputta’s Lion’s Roar

After the rains season, Sāriputta takes leave of the Buddha. Another monk falsely accuses Sāriputta of hitting him before leaving. The Buddha calls Sāriputta to answer the accusation. Before the Saṅgha, Sāriputta denies it, uttering a powerful statement of spiritual prowess.