The Saṁyutta Nikaya, or Connected Discourses, is the third major collection of the Supreme Buddha’s discourses. It contains 56 chapters, each with its own focus. Most suttas are short. We’re adding suttas all the time. Sign up to receive email updates.
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- 1 Devatā Saṁyutta: Conversations with Devas
- 3 Kosala Saṁyutta: Conversations with King Pasenadi
- 6 Brahma Saṁyutta: Stories of Brahmas Gods
- 7 Brāhmaṇa Saṁyutta: Conversations with Brāhmin People
- 10 Yakkha Saṁyutta: With Yakkhas
- 11 Sakka Saṁyutta: Stories of God Sakka
- 15 Anamatagga Saṁyutta: Connected Discourses without Discoverable Beginning These suttas teach us about the length and difficulty of saṁsara
- 19 Lakkhaṇa Saṁyutta: Conversations with Arahant Lakkhaṇa about Ghosts
- 22 Khandha Saṁyutta: Connected Discourses on the Groups of Clinging
- 35 Saḷāyatana Saṁyutta: Connected Discourses on the Six Sense Bases
- 45 Magga Saṁyutta: Connected Discourses on the Path
- 46 Bojjhaṅga Saṁyutta: Discourses on the Enlightenment Factors
- 55 Sotāpatti Saṁyutta: Stream Entry
- 56 Sacca Saṁyutta: Discourses on the Four Noble Truths