SN 55.24 Sarakāni Sutta:
To Sarakāni the Sakyan 1
The Buddha explains what type of person is free from being born in a lower realm. (5 minutes)
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The Buddha explains what type of person is free from being born in a lower realm. (5 minutes)
What should we reflect on when we are suffering? (5 minutes)
There are four types of streams of merit, what are they? (2 minutes)
The Buddha explains the signs before a god is about to pass away from heaven, and what other gods say to encourage him. (3 minutes)
The Buddha explains the three supreme object of confidence. (3 minutes)
The wife of King Bimbisara, now a deva, explains her unshakable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. (3 minutes)
The Supreme Buddha asks a deva how she gained a rare tree near her heavenly mansion. (2 minutes)
A deva explains the benefits of having unshakable faith in the Triple Gem. (2 minutes)
One can gain much happiness by observing the precepts and giving alms to the Noble Sangha. (2 minutes)
A deva explains the happiness gained from offering a single oil cake to Arahant Moggallana. (2 minutes)
Devas who possess strong confidence in the Supreme Buddha outshine other devas. (2 minutes)
Having confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit. (2 minutes)
A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth. (5 minutes)
Having confidence and offering food and drinks to Arahants results in many benefits. (2 minutes)