SN 6.1 Ayācana Sutta:
The Discourse on Brahmā’s Request
The Buddha knew that it would be difficult for people to understand the Dhamma. Therefore we must work hard to be someone who understands. (5 minutes)
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The Buddha knew that it would be difficult for people to understand the Dhamma. Therefore we must work hard to be someone who understands. (5 minutes)
What did the Supreme Buddha respect? (4 minutes)
Do brahmās receive the gifts we offer? Who should we make offerings to? (3 minutes)
Brahma Sahampati recites a verse in relation to Devadatta. (1 minute)
Brahma Sahampati recites verses describing the path monks should take to become liberated. (2 minutes)
What did monks, deities and brahmas say at the extinguishing of the Buddha? (4 minutes)
God Sakka and Brahma Sahampati recites verses in the presence of the Supreme Buddha. (1 minute)