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Digha Nikaya

DN 14 Mahāpadāna Sutta:
Seven Fully Enlightened Buddhas

Details of the life and going forth of the Supreme Buddha Vipassī (52 minutes)

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Digha Nikaya

DN 30 Lakkhana Sutta:
The Marks of a Great Man

Because of good actions he had done in the past, the Supreme Buddha had special marks on his body and special qualities related to those marks. In this sutta we learn the exact actions he did to earn each mark. (40 minutes)

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Samyutta Nikaya

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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Khuddakapatha

Khp 6 Ratana Sutta:
Jewels Discourse

This sutta was taught by the Supreme Buddha as a protection for the city of Rājagaha when it was overcome with famine, disease, and evil spirits. It explains the qualities of the Triple Gem. (6 minutes)

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Udāna

Ud 1.1 Paṭhamabodhi Sutta:
The Enlightenment 1

Seeing arising. (2 minutes)

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Udāna

Ud 1.4 Nigrodha Sutta:
The Banyan Tree

How does one become a Brāhmin? (2 minutes)

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Sutta Nipata

Snp 2.1 Ratana Sutta:
Jewels Discourse

This sutta was taught by the Supreme Buddha as a protection for the city of Rājagaha when it was overcome with famine, disease, and evil spirits. It explains the qualities of the Triple Gem. (6 minutes)