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Samyutta Nikaya

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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Samyutta Nikaya

SN 55.26 Anāthapiṇḍika Sutta:
To Anāthapiṇḍika 1

What should we reflect on when we are suffering? (5 minutes)

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Samyutta Nikaya

SN 55.43 Tatiya Asaṇkheyya Sutta:
Incalculable 3

There are four types of streams of merit, what are they? (2 minutes)

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Itivuttaka

Itv 83 Pubbanimitta Sutta:
Omens

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)

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Itivuttaka

Itv 90 Aggappasāda Sutta:
Supreme Confidence

The Buddha explains the three supreme object of confidence. (3 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 1.16 Sirimā Sutta:
Sirimā’s Mansion

The wife of King Bimbisara, now a deva, explains her unshakable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. (3 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 2.5 Bhadditthi Sutta:
Lovely Lady’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha asks a deva how she gained a rare tree near her heavenly mansion. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 2.8 Saddhā Sutta:
Saddha’s Mansion

A deva explains the benefits of having unshakable faith in the Triple Gem. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 2.9 Sunandā Sutta:
Sunanda’s Mansion

One can gain much happiness by observing the precepts and giving alms to the Noble Sangha. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 3.1 Uḷāra Sutta:
Splendid Mansion

A deva explains the happiness gained from offering a single oil cake to Arahant Moggallana. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 4.2 Pabhassara Sutta:
Shining Mansion

Devas who possess strong confidence in the Supreme Buddha outshine other devas. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 5.7 Dutiya Karaṇīya Sutta:
Second Should-Be-Done Mansion

Having confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit. (2 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 5.13 Cūḷaratha Sutta:
Small Chariot Mansion

A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth. (5 minutes)

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Vimana Vatthu

Vv 6.8 Paṭhama Kuṇḍalī Sutta:
Deva With Decorated Hair Mansion

Having confidence and offering food and drinks to Arahants results in many benefits. (2 minutes)