Sutta FriendsThe Supreme Buddha understood that virtue, or sīla in Pali language, is an essential part of the path. By keeping the five precepts as a foundation, we are able to develop all the wholesome qualities necessary on the path.
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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)
The Buddha explains how to judge a person’s character. (3 minutes)
The wise person, remembering the Buddha’s teachings, should be devoted to faith, virtue, confidence and realization of the Dhamma. (2 minutes)
Most people are not virtuous. (3 minutes)
The Supreme Buddha designed the monk life so they could be of benefit to themselves as well as others. This sutta shows the ways that monks can help lay people. (1 minute)
Because of the purity of their minds, there are some things impossible for an Arahant to do. (2 minutes)
How can we truly know someone? (3 minutes)
The Buddha explains how a monk should live experiencing the Triple Training called virtue, concentration, and wisdom. (2 minutes)
The Buddha explains the consequences of lying and accusing falsely those who are virtuous. (2 minutes)
The Buddha explains three qualities a liberated monk has. (1 minute)
The Buddha explains the three grounds for making merit. (1 minute)
The Buddha explains the three kinds of sons and daughters in the world. (3 minutes)
The Buddha explains the importance of associating with virtuous friends. (2 minutes)
The Buddha explains the reasoning behind why monks beg for food. (2 minutes)
The Buddha explains what it really means to be "close to the Buddha." (2 minutes)
Living a restrained life, keeping the precepts, and being generous will only bring good results. (2 minutes)
Following the precepts, leading a restrained life, practicing generosity, and having faith can bring much happiness. (2 minutes)