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• SN 45.2 Upaḍḍha Sutta: Half the Spiritual Life
• DN 31 Sigāla Sutta: Advice to Sigālaka The Buddha gives advice to a young man on how to live a good life as a lay person.
• MN 10 Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: Discourse on the Establishments of Mindfulness A complete set of instructions for practicing mindfulness meditation.
• Snp 1.8 Metta Sutta: Discourse on Loving-Kindness How to practice loving-kindness meditation.

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• Snp 1.10 Ālavaka Sutta: Discourse to Ālavaka the Demon The Supreme Buddha defeats the Demon Ālavaka with the power of his wisdom.
• DN 24 Pāṭikaputta Sutta: About Pāṭikaputta The Buddha tells the story of one of his foolish disciples.
• Vv 7.5 Amba Sutta: Mango Mansion A deva explains his encounter with Arahant Sariputta and the meritorious actions he did to achieve happiness.
• Thig 14.1: The Verses of Arahant Nun Subhā, Who Dwelled in the Jīvaka Mango Garden (365-398) This Arahant Nun uses the power of Dhamma to defeat an attacker.

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• Snp 2.1 Ratana Sutta: Jewels Discourse This sutta was taught by the Supreme Buddha as a protection for the city of Rājagaha when it was overcome with famine, disease, and evil spirits. It explains the qualities of the Triple Gem.
• AN 10.60 Girimānanda Sutta: Discourse to Girimānanda Thera The monk Girimānanda listens to a teaching that helps him overcome his illness.
• Snp 1.8 Metta Sutta: Discourse on Loving-Kindness How to practice loving-kindness meditation.
• Snp 2.4 Mahā Maṅgala Sutta: Discourse on Blessings The Supreme Buddha teaches a humble devata about ways that we can collect blessings into our lives.

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