Topic: helping sangha

Although we collect good karma when we help anyone, the Supreme Buddha understood that we collect very special and powerful good karma when we help monks and nuns.

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Vv 1.1 Paṭhama Pīṭha Sutta:
Throne Mansion

Arahant Moggallana asks a deva about previous good karma. (1 minute)

Vv 1.2 Dutiya Pīṭha Sutta:
Second Throne Mansion

Giving always gives results. (1 minute)

Vv 1.3 Tatiya Pīṭha Sutta:
Third Throne Mansion

Even offering a simple thing to the Sangha can give great results. (1 minute)

Vv 1.13 Paṭhama Suṇisā Sutta:
Daughter-in-Law Mansion

Giving just a single oil cake to the noble Sangha results in much merit. (1 minute)

Vv 4.6 Vihāra Sutta:
Monastery Mansion

Rejoicing at someone else's meritorious deed can bring much happiness. (4 minutes)

Thig 13.2:
The Verses of Arahant Nun Rohiṇī (271-290)

This Arahant nun ordained with a love for the Saṅgha. (4 minutes)