In the Vimāna Vatthu suttas we can learn about the good actions that lead to rebirth in the heavenly worlds. Looking for a sutta with a single number citation? Click hereGet the printed book | Download a reading checklist
- Vv 1.1 Paṭhama Pīṭha Sutta: Throne MansionArahant Moggallana asks a deva about previous good karma.
- Vv 1.2 Dutiya Pīṭha Sutta: Second Throne MansionGiving always gives results.
- Vv 1.3 Tatiya Pīṭha Sutta: Third Throne MansionEven offering a simple thing to the Sangha can give great results.
- Vv 1.4 Catuttha Pīṭha Sutta: Fourth Throne MansionArahant Moggallana asks a deva how he received a throne made of beryl gemstones.
- Vv 1.5 Kuñjara Sutta: Elephant MansionOffering a chair with a confident heart to those free from defilements will bring great happiness.
- Vv 1.6 Paṭhama Nāvā Sutta: Ship MansionArahant Moggallana asks a deva how she gained a golden roofed ship as her mansion.
- Vv 1.7 Dutiya Nāvā Sutta: Second Ship MansionOffering water to the Noble Sangha will bring much happiness.
- Vv 1.8 Tatiya Nāvā Sutta: Third Ship MansionA deva explains the merit accumulated when she offered water to a monk who had fallen.
- Vv 1.9 Dīpa Sutta: Lamp MansionA deva explains the merit accumulated when offering light so that others may see.
- Vv 1.10 Tiladakkhiṇā Sutta: Sesame-Gift MansionEven a small offering of sesame seeds to the Supreme Buddha brings much merit.
- Vv 1.11 Patibbatā Sutta: Honest Wife MansionA deva explains the benefits of staying faithful to one’s spouse and being honest.
- Vv 1.12 Dutiya Patibbatā Sutta: Second Honest Wife MansionA deva explains how keeping the precepts and being a follower of the Supreme Buddha can bring happiness.
- Vv 1.13 Paṭhama Suṇisā Sutta: Daughter-in-Law MansionGiving just a single oil cake to the noble Sangha results in much merit.
- Vv 1.14 Dutiya Suṇisā Sutta: Second Daughter-in-Law MansionA deva explains how offering a honey covered cake led her to the heavenly Nandana Park.
- Vv 1.15 Uttarā Sutta: Uttara’s MansionLiving a restrained life, keeping the precepts, and being generous will only bring good results.
- Vv 1.16 Sirimā Sutta: Sirima’s MansionThe wife of King Bimbisara, now a deva, explains her unshakable confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.
- Vv 1.17 Kesakārī Sutta: Kesakari’s MansionGod Sakka asks what merit helped a deva become as radiant as a Brahma.
- Vv 2.1 Dāsī Sutta: Servant Girl’s MansionOnly those who do good, wholesome deeds are reborn in heaven.
- Vv 2.2 Lakhumā Sutta: Lakhuma’s MansionA deva explains how she attained the fruit of once returner.
- Vv 2.3 Ācāmadāyikā Sutta: Rice-Crust Giver’s MansionGod Sakka asks Arahant Kassapa about a lady who offered alms to him.
- Vv 2.4 Caṇḍālī Sutta: Low-Caste Woman’s MansionThe Supreme Buddha with utmost compassion helps a low caste woman before her death.
- Vv 2.5 Bhadditthi Sutta: Lovely Lady’s MansionThe Supreme Buddha asks a deva how she gained a rare tree near her heavenly mansion.
- Vv 2.6 Soṇadinnā Sutta: Sonadinna’s MansionA deva explains how delighted she was to keep her precepts and give generously.
- Vv 2.7 Uposathā Sutta: Uposatha’s MansionA deva explains her regret in not developing her mind further.
- Vv 2.8 Saddhā Sutta: Saddha’s MansionA deva explains the benefits of having unshakable faith in the Triple Gem.
- Vv 2.9 Sunandā Sutta: Sunanda’s MansionOne can gain much happiness by observing the precepts and giving alms to the Noble Sangha.
- Vv 2.10 Bhikkhadāyikā Sutta: Alms Giver’s MansionA deva explains how she gained a beautiful body.
- Vv 2.11 Dutiya Bhikkhadāyikā Sutta: Second Alms Giver’s MansionOffering alms with a happy, pure, and calm mind can bring many benefits.
- Vv 3.1 Uḷāra Sutta: Splendid MansionA deva explains the happiness gained from offering a single oil cake to Arahant Moggallana.
- Vv 3.2 Lacchudāyikā Sutta: Sugar-Cane MansionOffering even a small piece of sugar cane can bring much happiness.
- Vv 3.3 Pallaṅka Sutta: Couch MansionA deva explains the happiness one can achieve by being a good wife, following precepts and restraining one’s self.
- Vv 3.4 Latā Sutta: Lata’s MansionThe daughters of God Sakka explain how they gained such happiness as devas.
- Vv 3.5 Guttila Sutta: Guttila’s MansionMultiple devas discuss the what meritorious actions they did to gain happiness.
- Vv 3.6 Daddalla Sutta: Dazzling MansionDevas discuss the importance of thinking about the Noble Sanga when giving alms instead of individual monks.
- Vv 3.7 Sesavatī Sutta: Sesavati’s MansionA deva explains the happiness he gained after offering flowers during the funeral of Arahant Sariputta.
- Vv 3.8 Mallikā Sutta: Mallika’s MansionCan offerings to the Supreme Buddha after his passing away still give good results?
- Vv 3.9 Visālakkhī Sutta: Mansion of the Beautiful-Eyed GoddessFollowing the precepts, leading a restrained life, practicing generosity, and having faith can bring much happiness.
- Vv 3.10 Pāricchattaka Sutta: Coral Tree MansionA deva explains the results of offering a garland of flowers to the Supreme Buddha.
- Vv 4.1 Mañjeṭṭhaka Sutta: Crimson MansionA servant offers flowers to the Supreme Buddha and gains much happiness.
- Vv 4.2 Pabhassara Sutta: Shining MansionDevas who possess strong confidence in the Supreme Buddha outshine other devas.
- Vv 4.3 Nāga Sutta: Elephant MansionA deva offers a pair of robes to the Buddha and gains much happiness.
- Vv 4.4 Alomā Sutta: Aloma’s MansionOffering even a small lump of rice cake to the Supreme Buddha will bring much happiness.
- Vv 4.5 Kañjikadāyikā Sutta: Rice-Gruel-Giver’s MansionA deva explains the happiness he gained from offering medicine to the Supreme Buddha.
- Vv 4.6 Vihāra Sutta: Monastery MansionRejoicing at someone else’s meritorious deed can bring much happiness.
- Vv 4.7 Caturitthi Sutta: Four Women MansionArahant Moggallana asks four devas what meritorious actions they did to gain such radiant bodies.
- Vv 4.8 Amba Sutta: Mango MansionWhat does one gain when offering a monastery to the order of monks?
- Vv 4.9 Pīta Sutta: Mansion of Yellow FlowersGod Sakka asks another deva what meritorious actions he did to gain happiness.
- Vv 4.10 Ucchu Sutta: Sugar Cane MansionA deva explains the fruits of giving a small sugar cane to Arahant Moggallana.
- Vv 4.11 Candana Sutta: Honoring MansionA deva explains how worshiping and honoring monks can lead to much merit.
- Vv 4.12 Rajjumālā Sutta: Rajjumala’s MansionA deva tells the story of how she was on the verge of suicide when the compassionate Supreme Buddha helps her.
- Vv 5.1 Maṇḍakadevaputta Sutta: Frog-Deva’s MansionA deva explains of his animal past and how he came to have such powers.
- Vv 5.2 Revatī Sutta: Revati’s MansionWhen one is greedy, evil and doesn’t keep precepts, what awaits is only suffering.
- Vv 5.3 Chattamāṇavaka Sutta: The Boy Chatta’s MansionThe Supreme Buddha teaches a young boy about going for refuge and the precepts.
- Vv 5.4 Kakkaṭakarasadāyaka Sutta: Crab-Soup Giver’s MansionA deva explains the happiness she gained after offering crab soup to the Sangha.
- Vv 5.5 Dvārapālaka Sutta: Doorkeeper’s MansionA deva explains the importance of speaking good words and living with a clean mind.
- Vv 5.6 Karaṇīya Sutta: Should-Be-Done MansionHaving confidence in the Supreme Buddha is enough to bring much happiness.
- Vv 5.7 Dutiya Karaṇīya Sutta: Second Should-Be-Done MansionHaving confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit.
- Vv 5.8 Sūcī Sutta: Needle MansionA deva explains how the result of giving is always greater.
- Vv 5.9 Dutiya Sūcī Sutta: Second Needle MansionOffering a needle to an Arahant brought much happiness to a deva.
- Vv 5.10 Nāga Sutta: Elephant MansionA deva explains the results of offering eight flowers to the stupa of Kassapa Supreme Buddha.
- Vv 5.11 Dutiya Nāga Sutta: Second Elephant MansionA deva explains the benefits of following the 5 precepts.
- Vv 5.12 Tatiya Nāga Sutta: Third Elephant MansionA man questions a deva on how he gained a divine white elephant.
- Vv 5.13 Cūḷaratha Sutta: Small Chariot MansionA prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth.
- Vv 5.14 Mahāratha Sutta: Great Chariot MansionA radiant, powerful deva explains how giving to the Supreme Buddha can bring powerful merits.
- Vv 6.1 Agāriya Sutta: Householder’s MansionGenerosity and confidence when giving alms will bring much happiness.
- Vv 6.2 Dutiya Agāriya Sutta: Second Householder’s MansionA deva explains giving with confident hearts to monks will bring wonderful results.
- Vv 6.3 Phaladāyikā Sutta: Fruit Giver’s MansionWhat happens when one offers fruits to noble monks?
- Vv 6.4 Paṭhama Upassayadāyaka Sutta: Lodging Giver’s MansionLiving generously and giving with confident hearts can bring about much happiness.
- Vv 6.5 Upassayadāyaka Sutta: Second Lodging Giver’s MansionWhat are the results of offering food and lodgings to an Arahant?
- Vv 6.6 Bhikkhadāyaka Sutta: Almsfood Giver’s MansionA deva’s gains were bountiful after giving water to a thirsty monk.
- Vv 6.7 Yavapālaka Sutta: Barley-Warden’s MansionA human who guarded a barley field explains how he became a deva.
- Vv 6.8 Paṭhama Kuṇḍalī Sutta: Deva With Decorated Hair MansionHaving confidence and offering food and drinks to Arahants results in many benefits.
- Vv 6.9 Dutiya Kuṇḍalī Sutta: Second Deva With Decorated Hair MansionA deva explains the fruit of offering food and drink to Arahants.
- Vv 6.10 Uttara Sutta: Uttara’s MansionA deva explains the benefits of offering alms to monks.
- Vv 7.1 Cittalatā Sutta: Cittalata MansionWhat are the results of taking care of one’s parents and having confidence in monks?
- Vv 7.2 Nandana Sutta: Nandana MansionA deva explains the results of taking care of one’s parents and having confidence in monks.
- Vv 7.3 Maṇithūna Sutta: Mansion with Pillars of GemsA deva explains his offerings and the fruits of his labor.
- Vv 7.4 Suvaṇṇa Sutta: Golden MansionWhat are the results of building a monastery and offering it to the Supreme Buddha?
- Vv 7.5 Amba Sutta: Mango MansionA deva explains his encounter with Arahant Sāriputta and the meritorious actions he did to achieve happiness.
- Vv 7.6 Gopāla Sutta: Cow Herder’s MansionA deva explains how the compassion of Arahant Moggallana gave him much happiness.
- Vv 7.7 Kanthaka Sutta: Kanthaka’s MansionWhat happened to, Kanthaka, the horse, who carried Prince Siddhartha on the day he left his home?
- Vv 7.8 Anekavaṇṇa Sutta: Mansion of Many ColorsA deva explains how worshiping the relics of a Buddha can bring much happiness.
- Vv 7.9 Maṭṭakuṇḍalī Sutta: Mattakundali’s MansionA deva shows a grieving father the way to end his sorrow through Dhamma.
- Vv 7.10 Serissaka Sutta: Serissaka’s MansionA deva named Serissaka explains how he came to enjoy a comfortable life and what we can do to achieve the same.
- Vv 7.11 Sunikkhitta Sutta: Sunikkhitta’s MansionArahant Moggallana asks what meritorious action a deva did to became so powerful.
