Dandavagga – Abandon Violence Dhammapada 10
The tenth chapter of the Dhammapada describes the pitfalls of hurtful and aggressive behavior and the liberation found in developing restraint of thought, word, and deed…
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta – Four Noble Truths
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is the very first teaching ever presented by the Buddha. It occurred a few weeks after Siddhartha Gotama awakened…
The Culavedalla Sutta
“Clear knowing (true insight) lies on the other side of ignorance. And, Visakha, with clear knowing comes release (from clinging). From release from clinging comes complete unbinding.”….
Papavagga Remaining Harmless Dhammapada 9
The ninth chapter of the Dhammapada is known as the Papavagga. In this chapter, the Buddha provides simple and direct teaching on the importance of recognizing and abandoning wrongdoing in all ways and to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for developing a life free of conflict within oneself and words others.
Satipatthana Sutta – Four Foundations Of Mindfulness
In the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha teaches the Four Foundations of Mindfulness for developing concentration and refined mindfulness of the Eightfold Path…
A Human Buddha
Dismissing the Buddha’s teachings began during the Buddha’s lifetime and will continue long into the future as long as confused human beings create ever-changing fabricated dharmas.
Sahassavagga Simple Dhamma Is Best Dhammapada 8
The eighth chapter of the Dhammapada teaches the immediate benefits of an authentic Dhamma practice and the foolishness and constant distraction of following unskillful “dharma’s.”
The Qualities Of An Arahant Dhammapada 7
This chapter concludes with a description of the benefits that an arahant has in the world…