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Khuddaka Nikāya — The Minor Collection – page 11

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Vv 20: Rice-Crust Giver’s Mansion

God Sakka asks Arahant Kassapa about a lady who offered alms to him.

Bv 21: The History of the Buddha Vipassī

Cnd 21: Exposition of Homage to the Way to the Beyond

Cp 21: The Conduct of Yudhañjaya

Iti 21: A Pure Mind

Clear-mindedness leads to rebirth in a heavenly world.

“The antelope knows well.”—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove about Devadatta. For once when the Brethren were gathered together in the Hall of Truth, they sat talking reproachfully of Devadatta, saying, “Sirs, with a view to destroy the Buddha Devadatta hired bowmen, hurled down a rock, and let loose the elephant Dhana-palaka; in every way he goes about to slay the Lord of Wisdom.” Entering and seating himself on the seat prepared for him, the Master asked, saying, “Sirs, what is the theme you are discussing here in conclave?” “Sir,” was the reply, “we were discussing the wickedness of Devadatta, saying that he was always going about to slay you.” Said the Master, “It is not only in these present days, Brethren, that Devadatta goes about seeking to slay me; he went about with the like intent in bygone days also,—but was unable to slay me.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Ne 21: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 21: The Merchant Aṅkura

Giving will always bring good results.

Tha Ap 21: Sopāka

Thi Ap 21: Bhaddā-Kuṇḍalakesā

Vv 21: Low-Caste Woman’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha with utmost compassion helps a low caste woman before her death.

Thag 21.1: Vaṅgīsa

Dhp 21–32: 2. Diligence

Bv 22: The History of the Buddha Sikhī

Cnd 22: Exposition of the Concluding Verses of the Way to the Beyond

Cp 22: The Conduct of Somanassa

Iti 22: The Benefits of Love

“Acts of merit” is a synonym for what is blissful, desirable, pleasing, endearing, charming. The Buddha recalls the results he himself has experienced from doing meritorious deeds.

Ja 22: The Dog

“The dogs that in the royal palace grow.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about acting for the good of kinsfolk, as will be related in the Twelfth Book in the Bhaddasala-jataka. It was to drive home that lesson that he told this story of the past.

Ne 22: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 22: Uttara’s Mother

Harsh speech against those who do good result in suffering.

Tha Ap 22: Sumaṅgala

Thi Ap 22: Kisāgotamī

Vv 22: Lovely Lady’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha asks a deva how she gained a rare tree near her heavenly mansion.

Bv 23: The History of the Buddha Vessabhū

Cnd 23: Exposition of the Rhinoceros Horn Discourse

Cp 23: The Conduct of Ayoghara

Iti 23: Both Kinds of Benefit

Heedfulness with regard to skillful qualities keeps both kinds of benefit secure: benefit in this live and benefit in lives to come.

Ja 23: The Destrier

“Though prostrate now.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a Brother who gave up persevering. For it was then that the Master addressed that Brother and said, “Brethren, in bygone days the wise and good persevered even amid hostile surroundings, and, even when they were wounded, still did not give in.” And, so saying, he told this story of the past.

Ne 23: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 23: The Thread Offering

Even a small action can bring immense merit.

Tha Ap 23: Subhūti

Thi Ap 23: Dhammadinnā

Vv 23: Soṇadinnā’s Mansion

A deva explains how delighted she was to keep her precepts and give generously.

Bv 24: The History of the Buddha Kakusandha

Cp 24: The Conduct Involving Lotus Stalks

Iti 24: A Heap of Bones

In this course of transmigrating, one person would leave behind a heap of bones as large as a mountain—if there were someone to collect the bones and the collection were not destroyed.

Ja 24: The Thoroughbred

“No matter when or where.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about another Brother who gave up persevering. But, in this case, he addressed that Brother and said, “Brethren, in bygone days the wise and good still persevered even when wounded.” And, so saying, he told this story of the past.

Ne 24: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 24: The Dog with the Torn Ears

A ghost explains the severity of sexual misconduct.

Tha Ap 24: Upavāna

Thi Ap 24: Sakulā

Vv 24: Uposathā’s Mansion

A deva explains her regret in not developing her mind further.

Bv 25: The History of the Buddha Koṇāgamana

Cp 25: The Conduct of the Scholar Soṇa

Iti 25: Lying

A person who tells a deliberate lie is capable of any evil deed.

Ja 25: The Bathing-place

“Change thou the spot.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about an ex-goldsmith, who had become a Brother and was co-resident with the Captain of the Faith (Sariputta).

Ne 25: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 25: Queen Ubbari

An ascetic consoles Queen Ubbari and extinguishes her grief.

Tha Ap 25: Tīṇisaraṇāgamaniya

Thi Ap 25: Nandā (Janapadakalyāṇi)

Vv 25: Niddā’s mansion

A deva explains the benefits of having unshakable faith in the Triple Gem.

Bv 26: The History of the Buddha Kassapa

Cp 26: The Conduct of Temiya

Iti 26: Giving

If you knew, as the Buddha did, the results of giving and sharing, you wouldn’t eat without having shared.

Ja 26: Damsel-face the Brigand

“Through hearing first.”—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta, who, having secured the adherence of Prince Ajata-sattu, had attained both gain and honour. Prince Ajata-sattu had a Monastery built for Devadatta at Gaya-sisa, and every day brought to him five hundred kettles of perfumed three-year-old rice flavoured with all the choicest flavourings. All this gain and honour brought Devadatta a great following, with whom Devadatta lived on, without ever stirring out of his Monastery.

Ne 26: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 26: Without Rippling

Generosity will lead to happiness and good results.

Tha Ap 26: Pañcasīlasamādāniya

Thi Ap 26: Soṇā

Vv 26: Suniddā’s Mansion

One can gain much happiness by observing the precepts and giving alms to the Noble Sangha.

Bv 27: The History of the Buddha Gotama

Cp 27: The Conduct of the Monkey-king

Iti 27: The Meditation on Love

Goodwill far outshines all other ways of making merit.

Ja 27: Familiarity

“No morsel can he eat.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-disciple and an aged Elder.

Ne 27: Chapter ii 16 Modes of Conveying: Combined Treatment (Continued)

Pv 27: The Monk from Mount Sanuvasi

A ghost reveals how to share merit with his past relatives.

Tha Ap 27: Annasaṁsāvaka

Thi Ap 27: Bhaddā-Kāpilāni

Vv 27: Alms Giver’s Mansion

A deva explains how she gained a beautiful body.

Bv 28: The Miscellaneous Section on Buddhas

Cp 28: The Conduct of the Ascetic Sacca

Iti 28: Living in Suffering

Not guarding the doors of the sense faculties and knowing no moderation in food leads to suffering in this life and the next.

Ja 28: The Bull Named Ample Joy

“Speak only words of kindness.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about the bitter words spoken by the Six. For, in those days the six, when they disagreed with respectable Brethren, used to taunt, revile and jeer them, and load them with the ten kinds of abuse. This the Brethren reported to the Blessed One, who sent for the Six and asked whether this charge was true. On their admitting its truth, he rebuked them, saying, “Brethren, hard words gall even animals: in bygone days an animal made a man who had used harsh language to him lose a thousand pieces.” And, so saying, he told this story of the past.