Topic: the power of merit
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Khp 8 Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta:
The Discourse on Savings
What is the proper way to protect our futures? (3 minutes)
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Vv 1.4 Catuttha Pīṭha Sutta:
Fourth Throne Mansion
Arahant Moggallana asks a deva how he received a throne made of beryl gemstones. (2 minutes)
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Vv 1.9 Dīpa Sutta:
Lamp Mansion
A deva explains the merit accumulated when offering light so that others may see. (2 minutes)
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Vv 3.2 Lacchudāyikā Sutta:
Sugar-Cane Mansion
Offering even a small piece of sugar cane can bring much happiness. (2 minutes)
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Vv 3.10 Pāricchattaka Sutta:
Coral Tree Mansion
A deva explains the results of offering a garland of flowers to the Supreme Buddha. (1 minute)
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Vv 4.1 Mañjeṭṭhaka Sutta:
Crimson Mansion
A servant offers flowers to the Supreme Buddha and gains much happiness. (2 minutes)
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Vv 4.4 Alomā Sutta:
Aloma’s Mansion
Offering even a small lump of rice cake to the Supreme Buddha will bring much happiness. (2 minutes)
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Vv 4.7 Caturitthi Sutta:
Four Women Mansion
Arahant Moggallana asks four devas what meritorious actions they did to gain such radiant bodies. (4 minutes)
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Vv 4.8 Amba Sutta:
Mango Mansion
What does one gain when offering a monastery to the order of monks? (2 minutes)
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Vv 4.10 Ucchu Sutta:
Sugar Cane Mansion
A deva explains the fruits of giving a small sugar cane to Arahant Moggallana. (2 minutes)
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Vv 6.6 Bhikkhadāyaka Sutta:
Almsfood Giver’s Mansion
A deva's gains were bountiful after giving water to a thirsty monk. (2 minutes)
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Vv 6.9 Dutiya Kuṇḍalī Sutta:
Second Deva With Decorated Hair Mansion
A deva explains the fruit of offering food and drink to Arahants. (2 minutes)
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Vv 7.4 Suvaṇṇa Sutta:
Golden Mansion
What are the results of building a monastery and offering it to the Supreme Buddha? (2 minutes)