Topic: precepts
Precepts are rules that the Supreme Buddha gave to his disciples to help them protect their lives and develop their minds. For his lay desciples to always follow, he gave five precepts. For an extra practice, he gave them eight. For his monks and nuns he gave many hundreds to help them realize the Dhamma quickly.
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Itv 25 Sampajāna Musāvāda Sutta:
Lying
The Buddha explains how a person who isn't truthful has no evil deed they cannot do. (1 minute)
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Itv 74 Putta Sutta:
Sons and Daughters
The Buddha explains the three kinds of sons and daughters in the world. (3 minutes)
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Vv 1.11 Patibbatā Sutta:
Honest Wife Mansion
A deva explains the benefits of staying faithful to one's spouse and being honest. (2 minutes)
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Vv 1.12 Dutiya Patibbatā Sutta:
Second Honest Wife Mansion
A deva explains how keeping the precepts and being a follower of the Supreme Buddha can bring happiness. (2 minutes)
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Vv 1.15 Uttarā Sutta:
Uttara’s Mansion
Living a restrained life, keeping the precepts, and being generous will only bring good results. (2 minutes)
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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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Vv 1.17 Kesakārī Sutta:
Kesakari’s Mansion
God Sakka asks what merit helped a deva become as radiant as a Brahma. (2 minutes)
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Vv 2.2 Lakhumā Sutta:
Lakhuma’s Mansion
A deva explains how she attained the fruit of once returner. (2 minutes)
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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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Vv 2.6 Soṇadinnā Sutta:
Sonadinna’s Mansion
A deva explains how delighted she was to keep her precepts and give generously. (2 minutes)
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Vv 3.4 Latā Sutta:
Lata’s Mansion
The daughters of God Sakka explain how they gained such happiness as devas. (2 minutes)
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Vv 5.3 Chattamāṇavaka Sutta:
The Boy Chatta’s Mansion
The Supreme Buddha teaches a young boy about going for refuge and the precepts. (6 minutes)
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Vv 5.11 Dutiya Nāga Sutta:
Second Elephant Mansion
A deva explains the benefits of following the 5 precepts. (1 minute)
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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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Pv 2.5 Maṭṭakuṇḍalī Sutta:
Maṭṭakuṇḍalī
What should we do to secure happiness in our next life? (4 minutes)
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Pv 3.7 Migaluddaka Sutta:
The Deer-Hunter
Keeping precepts even for a small duration will provide benefits. (2 minutes)
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Pv 3.8 Dutiya Migaluddaka Sutta:
A Second Deer Hunter
Taking the life of another will only lead to suffering. (2 minutes)
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Pv 4.1 Ambasakkhara Sutta:
King Ambasakkhara
How does one escape from the path leading to hell? (14 minutes)