Saṃyutta Nikāya — The Connected Discourses – page 17
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SN 52.12: Psychic Powers
SN 52.13: Clairaudience
SN 52.14: Encompassing the Mind
SN 52.15: Possible
SN 52.16: The Results of Deeds Undertaken
SN 52.17: Where All Paths of Practice Lead
SN 52.18: Diverse Elements
SN 52.19: Diverse Beliefs
SN 52.20: Comprehending the Faculties of Others
SN 52.21: Absorptions, Etc.
SN 52.22: Past Lives
SN 52.23: Clairvoyance
SN 52.24: The Ending of Defilements
SN 53.1–12: Abbreviated Texts on the Ganges
SN 53.13–22: Diligence
SN 53.23–34: Hard Work
SN 53.35–44: Searches
SN 53.45–54: Floods
SN 54.1: One Thing
Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed by going into seclusion, establishing mindfulness on the breath, and proceeding through sixteen stages.
SN 54.2: Awakening Factors
Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed together with the seven factors of awakening.
SN 54.3: Plain Version
Breath meditation is very beneficial. It is developed by going into seclusion, establishing mindfulness on the breath, and proceeding through sixteen stages.
SN 54.4: Fruits (1st)
Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or non-return.
SN 54.5: Fruits (2nd)
Breath meditation is very beneficial. When developed it leads to perfection or one of the lesser attainments.
SN 54.6: With Ariṭṭha
When the Buddha asks Venerable Ariṭṭha about breath meditation, his answer, while not incorrect, does not do full justice to the practice.
SN 54.7: About Mahākappina
The Buddha sees Venerable Mahākappina meditating nearby and points out that his steadiness and tranquility are due to practicing breath meditation.
SN 54.8: The Simile of the Lamp
Before his awakening the Buddha generally practiced breath meditation, which kept him alert and peaceful and led to the ending of defilements. One who wishes for any of the higher fruits of the renunciate life should practice the same way.
SN 54.9: At Vesālī
The Buddha taught the meditation on the ugliness of the body, then left to go on retreat. However, many monks, misconstruing the teachings, ending up killing themselves. The Buddha taught breath meditation as a peaceful and pleasant abiding.
SN 54.10: With Kimbila
When the Buddha asks Venerable Kimbila about breath meditation, he is unable to answer. At Ānanda’s urging, the Buddha explains in detail.
SN 54.11: Icchānaṅgala
The Buddha goes on a three month retreat, and later says that during that time he mostly practiced breath meditation.
SN 54.12: In Doubt
Venerable Lomasavaṅgīsa explains to Mahānāma that the difference between a trainee and the Realized One is that the trainees practice to give up the hindrances, whereas the Realized One has already ended all defilements.
SN 54.13: With Ānanda (1st)
Answering Ānanda, the Buddha explains how one thing fulfills four things, four things fulfill seven things, and seven things fulfill two things.
SN 54.14: With Ānanda (2nd)
The Buddha explains to Ānanda how one thing fulfills four things, four things fulfill seven things, and seven things fulfill two things.
SN 54.15: Several Mendicants (1st)
Answering some mendicants, the Buddha explains how one thing fulfills four things, four things fulfill seven things, and seven things fulfill two things.
SN 54.16: Several Mendicants (2nd)
The Buddha explains to some mendicants how one thing fulfills four things, four things fulfill seven things, and seven things fulfill two things.
SN 54.17: Giving Up the Fetters
SN 54.18: Uprooting the Tendencies
SN 54.19: Completely Understanding the Course of Time
SN 54.20: The Ending of Defilements
SN 55.1: A Wheel-Turning Monarch
Even a universal monarch may have a bad rebirth, but someone who has the four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha, and ethical conduct—is freed from such destinies.
SN 55.2: The Objective of the Spiritual Life
Someone who has the four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha, and ethical conduct—is a stream-enterer, destined for awakening.
SN 55.3: With Dīghāvu
The lay follower Dīghāvu is ill and he asks for the Buddha to visit. Dīghāvu confirms that he possesses the four factors of stream-entry and in addition six contemplations leading to insight. Yet he is still worried that his father will miss him when he dies.
SN 55.4: With Sāriputta (1st)
Sāriputta explains to Ānanda that someone who has the four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha, and ethical conduct—is a stream-enterer, destined for awakening.
SN 55.5: With Sāriputta (2nd)
The Buddha asks Sāriputta about the four factors for stream-entry: association with good people, hearing the teaching, proper attention, and right practice. He also defines the “stream” and the “stream-enterer”.
SN 55.6: The Chamberlains
After the rainy season, the chamberlains Isidatta and Purāṇa hear that the Buddha is approaching and go to see him. They describe their joy at knowing when the Buddha is approaching, and speak of their special duties guarding the royal harem. The Buddha says they have four factors of stream-entry—experiential faith in the Buddha, the teaching, and the Saṅgha; and here generosity rather than ethics as the final factor.
SN 55.7: The People of Bamboo Gate
The brahmin householders of Bamboo Gate ask the Buddha how to live well in the home. The Buddha teaches them seven principles they can apply to themselves, which are practical applications of the Golden Rule. Someone with these seven principles and the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer.
SN 55.8: In the Brick Hall (1st)
Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.9: At the Brick Hall (2nd)
Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.10: At the Brick Hall (3rd)
Ānanda asks the Buddha about the rebirths of several disciples. The Buddha confirms those details, and proposes a way for people to know for themselves by reflecting on the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.11: A Saṅgha of a Thousand Nuns
The Buddha teaches a thousand nuns the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.12: The Brahmins
The Buddha contrasts a foolish brahmanical ritual called “going upwards” with the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.13: With the Senior Monk Ānanda
Sāriputta asks Ānanda how many things are given up and how many things possessed by the stream-enterer.
SN 55.14: Fear of the Bad Place
A noble disciple has transcended fears of a bad rebirth.
SN 55.15: Fear of the Bad Place, the Underworld
A noble disciple has transcended fears of a bad rebirth.
SN 55.16: Friends and Colleagues (1st)
You should encourage your friends in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.17: Friends and Colleagues (2nd)
You should encourage your friends in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.18: A Visit to the Gods (1st)
Moggallāna visits the gods of the Thirty-Three and encourages them in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.19: A Visit to the Gods (2nd)
Moggallāna visits the gods of the Thirty-Three and encourages them in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.20: A Visit to the Gods (3rd)
The Buddha visits the gods of the Thirty-Three and encourages them in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.21: With Mahānāma (1st)
Mahānāma the Sakyan expresses his fear that if he dies unmindful he may go to a bad rebirth. The Buddha tells him not to fear, as he will definitely go to a good place, since he has long practiced the Dhamma.
SN 55.22: With Mahānāma (2nd)
Mahānāma the Sakyan expresses his fear that if he dies unmindful he may go to a bad rebirth. The Buddha tells him not to fear, as he will definitely go to a good place, since he has the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.23: With Godhā the Sakyan
Mahānāma and Godhā the Sakyans discuss whether a stream-enterer has three or four factors. They go to the Buddha to settle it, and Mahānāma testifies to his faith.
SN 55.24: About Sarakāni (1st)
When Sarakāni the Sakyan died the Buddha declared him a stream-enterer. But others complained, since he was known as a drinker. However, the Buddha confirmed to Mahānāma that Sarakāni had undertaken the precepts on his deathbed.
SN 55.25: About Sarakāni the Sakyan (2nd)
When Sarakāni the Sakyan died the Buddha declared him a stream-enterer. But others complained, since he was known as a drinker. However, the Buddha confirmed to Mahānāma that Sarakāni had undertaken the precepts on his deathbed.
SN 55.26: Anāthapiṇḍika (1st)
When the householder Anāthapiṇḍika was sick, Sāriputta reminds him of his considerable accomplishments in the Dhamma, analyzing stream-entry in ten factors, at which Anāthapiṇḍika recovers. Later he invited Sāriputta and Ānanda for a meal, and Sāriputta thanked him with verses.
SN 55.27: With Anāthapiṇḍika (2nd)
When the householder Anāthapiṇḍika was sick, Ānanda reminds him of the four factors of stream-entry, which Anāthapiṇḍika claims to possess.
SN 55.28: Fears and Enmities (1st)
A noble disciple who is a layperson has eliminated the fear that comes from breaking precepts, possesses the four factors of stream-entry, and understands dependent origination.
SN 55.29: Fears and Enmities (2nd)
A noble disciple who is a layperson has eliminated the fear that comes from breaking precepts, possesses the four factors of stream-entry, and understands dependent origination.
SN 55.30: With Nandaka the Licchavi
The Buddha teaches the four factors of stream-entry to Nandaka, the minister of the Licchavis. When his servant tells him it is time for his ritual bath, he says that the inner bathing of the Dhamma is enough.
SN 55.31: Overflowing Merit (1st)
The four factors of stream-entry—with ethics as the fourth—are streams of merit.
SN 55.32: Overflowing Merit (2nd)
The four factors of stream-entry—with generosity as the fourth—are streams of merit.
SN 55.33: Overflowing Merit (3rd)
The four factors of stream-entry—with wisdom as the fourth—are streams of merit.
SN 55.34: Footprints of the Gods (1st)
The four factors of stream-entry are footprints of the gods.
SN 55.35: Footprints of the Gods (2nd)
The four factors of stream-entry are footprints of the gods, for the gods hold non-violence as supreme.
SN 55.36: In Common With the Gods
When a person possesses the four factors of stream-entry, the gods regard them as similar to themselves.
SN 55.37: With Mahānāma
The Buddha explains to Mahānāma what is a lay follower, what is a virtuous lay follower, and a lay follower accomplished in faith, generosity, and wisdom.
SN 55.38: Rain
Like rain falling on the mountain top, the four factors of stream-entry flow on to the ending of defilements.
SN 55.39: With Kāḷigodhā
Kāḷigodhā the Sakyan lady confirms to the Buddha that she possesses the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.40: Nandiya the Sakyan
Someone who completely lacks the four factors of stream-entry is an ordinary person. But even a stream-enterer may be negligent if they do not make further effort in meditation.
SN 55.41: Overflowing Merit (1st)
The four factors of stream-entry—with ethics as the fourth—are streams of merit, and like the ocean cannot be counted. With verses.
SN 55.42: Overflowing Merit (2nd)
The four factors of stream-entry—with generosity as the fourth—are streams of merit, and like the ocean cannot be counted. With verses.
SN 55.43: Overflowing Merit (3rd)
The four factors of stream-entry—with wisdom as the fourth—are streams of merit, and like the ocean cannot be counted. With verses.
SN 55.44: Rich (1st)
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is said to be prosperous.
SN 55.45: Rich (2nd)
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is said to be prosperous.
SN 55.46: Plain Version
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer.
SN 55.47: With Nandiya
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer.
SN 55.48: With Bhaddiya
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer.
SN 55.49: With Mahānāma
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer.
SN 55.50: Factors
Four factors for stream-entry: association with good people, hearing the teaching, proper attention, and right practice.
SN 55.51: With Verses
A noble disciple with the four factors of stream-entry is a stream-enterer. With verses.
SN 55.52: One Who Completed the Rains
When a monk comes from Sāvatthī to Kapilavatthu, the Sakyans visit him and ask as to the health of the Buddha and the Saṅgha. Then they ask what the monk has learned. He replies that the number of perfected ones is few, and those on lower levels of attainment are greater in number.
SN 55.53: With Dhammadinna
The lay follower Dhammadinna leads a group of 500 to visit the Buddha. He encourages them to study deep discourses, but they protest that they don’t have enough time. So the Buddha encourages them in the four factors of stream-entry.
SN 55.54: Sick
Mahānāma asks the Buddha how a lay follower should teach a wise lay follower who is ill. He should first be encouraged in the four factors of stream-entry, and then urged to let go of attachments, until he realizes full freedom.
SN 55.55: The Fruit of Stream-Entry
Association with good people, hearing the teaching, proper attention, and right practice lead to the fruit of stream-entry.