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• Merit: The Buddha’s teaching on good karma and good results

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Can anyone read the suttas?

Read a popular sutta

• DN 22 Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta: Long Discourse on the Establishments Of MindfulnessA complete set of instructions for practicing mindfulness meditation.
• Snp 1.8 Metta Sutta: Discourse on Loving-KindnessHow to practice loving-kindness meditation.
• Snp 2.4 Mahā Maṅgala Sutta: Discourse on BlessingsThe Supreme Buddha teaches a humble devata about ways that we can collect blessings into our lives.
• MN 10 Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: Discourse on the Establishments of MindfulnessA complete set of instructions for practicing mindfulness meditation.

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• DN 14 Mahāpadāna Sutta: Seven Fully Enlightened BuddhasDetails of the life and going forth of the Supreme Buddha Vipassī
• Pv 4.7 Rājaputta Sutta: The Son of a KingWhat happened to a prince that committed evil actions towards a Pacceka Buddha?
• Pv 4.1 Ambasakkhara Sutta: King AmbasakkharaHow does one escape from the path leading to hell?
• Thig 16.1: The Verses of Arahant Nun Sumedhā (447-521)This Arahant Nun gave up power and wealth to follow the Supreme Buddha’s teachings.

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• SN 46.14 Maha Kassapatthera Bojjhanga Sutta: Discourse on Enlightenment Factors to Arahant KassapaThe Supreme Buddha recites the Enlightenment Factors to Arahant Mahā Kassapa to help him overcome illness.
• Snp 2.4 Mahā Maṅgala Sutta: Discourse on BlessingsThe Supreme Buddha teaches a humble devata about ways that we can collect blessings into our lives.
• AN 10.60 Girimānanda Sutta: Discourse to Girimānanda TheraThe monk Girimānanda listens to a teaching that helps him overcome his illness.
• Snp 2.1 Ratana Sutta: Jewels DiscourseThis 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.

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