Topic: results of good actions

The Supreme Buddha taught that good actions always have good results, either in this life, our next life, or some future life.

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Majjhima Nikaya

MN 135 Cula Kamma Vibhanga Sutta:
The Shorter Discourse on Analysing Kamma

Learn about specific good and bad actions and their good and bad results. (11 minutes)

Samyutta Nikaya

SN 6.4 Baka Brahmā Sutta:
The Discourse Given to Brahmā Baka

The Buddha teaches the reality to a Brahmā who thought his world is permanent. (4 minutes)

Anguttara Nikaya

AN 1.268–1.295:
Impossible

What can and can't happen in the world. (5 minutes)

Anguttara Nikaya

AN 5.199 Kula Sutta:
Families

The Supreme Buddha explains five ways of collecting merit when monks visit a household. (2 minutes)

Itv 33 Bhaddakasīla Sutta:
Good Behavior

A person with good behaviour and good views will be reborn in heaven. (1 minute)

Itv 71 Sammāditthisamādāna Sutta:
Right View

The Buddha, through his divine eye sees what happens to those who engage in good conduct. (2 minutes)

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)

Vv 3.3 Pallaṅka Sutta:
Couch Mansion

A deva explains the happiness one can achieve by being a good wife, following precepts and restraining one's self. (2 minutes)

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)

Pv 2.9 Aṅkura Sutta:
The Merchant Aṅkura

Giving will always bring good results. (10 minutes)

Pv 2.11 Sutta Sutta:
The Thread Offering

Even a small action can bring immense merit. (2 minutes)