Ss 81. The Admission And Ordination Ceremonies : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 393 81. THE ADMISSION AND ORDINATION CEREMONIES. Reprinted from a paper by J. F. Dickson, B. A., in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society for 1874. In May,1872, I was invited by my learned friend and pandit Kewitiygala Unnns, of the Malwatt...
Ss 5. The Young Gotamid Prince : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 48 5. THE YOUNG GOTAMID PRINCE. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.5411). ON this same day the happy and delighted hosts of the Heaven of the Thirty-three held a celebration, waving their cloaks and giving other signs of joy...
Ss 38. Be A Friend To Yourself : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 213 [S.iii.1.41 38. BE A FRIEND TO YOURSELF. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (iii.1.41). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi, in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. Then drew near king...
Ss 30. The Six Organs Of Sense : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 186 30. THE SIX ORGANS OF SENSE. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xii.211). And what, O priests, are the six organs of sense? Eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind--these, O priests, are called the six organs of sense. Next: 31. Contact
Ss 72. Mara As Plowman : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 349 72. MRA AS PLOWMAN. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (iv.2.9). Scene: Svatthi. Now at that time The Blessed One enlightened, incited, quickened, and gladdened the priests by a sermon on Nirvana. And the priests, listening to the discourse...
Ss 67. Going Further And Faring Worse : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 308 [D.xi.67 67. GOING FURTHER AND FARING WORSE. [THE FIRST HIGH POWER.] Translated from the Kevaddha-Sutta of the Digha-Nikya (xi.67). Once upon a time, O Kevaddha, a reflection occurred to a certain priest of this very congregation: "Where do...
Chapter Iii.Karma And Rebirth.Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 209 CHAPTER III. KARMA AND REBIRTH. INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE. PERHAPS one of the hardest of the Buddhist doctrines is that of Karma. It is a doctrine, not only hard in itself, but it seems to contradict their other tenets. The Buddhists, as we...
Ss 41. The Death Of Moggallana : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 221 41. THE DEATH OF MOGGALLNA.1 Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's commentary on stanza 137. 137. "Who striketh him that striketh not, And harmeth him that harmeth not, Shall quickly punishment incur, Some one among a list...
Ss 75. The Attainment Of The Paths : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 376 75. THE ATTAINMENT OF THE PATHS. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xxi.). "Behold how empty is the world, Mogharja! In thoughtfulness Let one remove belief in self And pass beyond the realm of death. The king of death can never find...
Ss 45. Cause Of Rebirth : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 232 45. CAUSE OF REBIRTH. Translated from the Milindapaha (3212). "Bhante Ngasena," said the king, "are there any who die without being born into another existence?" "Some are born into another existence," said the elder, "and some are not born...
Ss 34. Attachment : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 189 34. ATTACHMENT. 34 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xiv.). In looking upon Form and the other Groups as having a nature resembling bubbles of foam and the like, the meditative priest ceases to look upon the unsubstantial...
Ss 53. The Devoted Wife : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 264 [Dhp.915 53. THE DEVOTED WIFE. Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's comment. 48. While eagerly man culls life's flowers, With all his faculties intent, Of pleasure still insatiate-- Death comes and overpowereth him. "While...
Ss 96. The Young Stone Thrower : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 432 [Dhp.652 96. THE YOUNG STONE-THROWER. Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's commentary on stanza 362. 360. "The guarding of the eye is good: And good the guarding of the ear. The guarding of the nose is good: And good...
Appendix.Ss 103. The Five Groups : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous p. 487 APPENDIX. 103. THE FIVE GROUPS. ALTHOUGH it has not been my plan to go deeply into technical matters, I have been obliged to give such prominence to the groups that constitute the human being, that it seems necessary to give a statement of how...
Ss 29. Name And Form : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 184 29. NAME AND FORM. 29 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). By "Name" are meant the three Groups beginning with Sensation ["i.e.", Sensation, Perception, and the Predispositions]; by "Form," the four elements and form...
Ss 88. The Colorless Life : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 421 88. THE COLORLESS LIFE. Translated from the Milindapaha (7623). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, what is the difference between one who has passion and one who is free from passion?" "Your majesty, the one clings, the other does not cling."...
Ss 98. No Buddhist Should Commit Suicide : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 436 98. NO BUDDHIST SHOULD COMMIT SUICIDE. Translated from the Milindapaha (1951). "Bhante Ngasena! The Blessed One has said as follows: 'Priests, let no one destroy himself, and whosoever would destroy himself, let him be dealt with according...
Ss 40. Fruitful And Barren Karma : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 215 40. FRUITFUL AND BARREN KARMA. 40 "a".--Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.331). [I. FRUITFUL KARMA.] There are three conditions, O priests, under which deeds are produced. And what are the three? Covetousness is a condition under...
Ss 77. The Attainment Of Nirvana : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 380 77. THE ATTAINMENT OF NIRVANA BY GODHIKA. Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's Commentary to stanza 57. 54. The flower's fragrance goes not to the windward, Nor sandal-wood, the tagara, or jasmine; But of the good...
Ss 49. Different Kinds Of Death : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 252 49. DIFFERENT KINDS OF DEATH. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. viii.). By death is meant the cutting off of the vitality comprised in any one existence. Now the death of the saint, which consists in the annihilation of the misery...
Chapter Iv.Meditation And Nirvana.Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 280 CHAPTER IV. MEDITATION AND NIRVANA. INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE. PROTESTANT Christianity teaches salvation by faith; while Buddhism places its greatest reliance in meditation. And it is not strange that the methods of the two religions should be...
Ss 80. Conduct : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 393 [A.iii.88 80. CONDUCT. Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.88). And what, O priests, is the discipline in elevated conduct? Whenever, O priests, a priest is correct in his conduct, and lives restrained by the restraints of the Ptimokkh...
Ss 46. Is This To Be My Last Existence : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 233 46. IS THIS TO BE MY LAST EXISTENCE? Translated from the Milindapaha (4111). "Bhante Ngasena," said the king, "does a man know when he is not to be born into another existence?" "Assuredly, your majesty, a man knows when he is not to be born...
Ss 59. The Thirty One Grades Of Being : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 289 [JPTS'84,215 59. THE THIRTY-ONE GRADES OF BEING. Translated from the Abhidhammattha-Sangaha (v.2-6, and 10). The realm of punishment, the realm of sensual bliss, the realm of form, and the realm of formlessness are the four realms. The realm...
Ss 14. King Milinda And Nagasena Come : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 128 14. KING MILINDA AND NGASENA COME TO AN UNDERSTANDING. Translated from the Milindapaha (2828). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, will you converse with me?" "Your majesty, if you will converse with me as the wise converse, I will; but if you...
Ss 15. There Is No Ego : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 129 15. THERE IS NO EGO. 15 "a".--Translated from the Milindapaha (251). Then drew near Milinda the king to where the venerable Ngasena; and having passed the compliments of friendship and civility, he sat down respectfully at one side...
Ss 17. No Continuous Personal Identity : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 148 17. NO CONTINUOUS PERSONAL IDENTITY. 17 "a".--Translated from the Milindapaha (401). "Bhante Ngasena," said the king, "is a person when just born that person himself, or is he some one else?" "He is neither that person," said the elder, "n...
Ss 23. The Origin And Cessation Of The Human Being : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 159 23. THE ORIGIN AND CESSATION OF THE HUMAN BEING. 23 "a".--Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xxii.221). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. And there...
Title Page : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Next BUDDHISM IN TRANSLATIONS Passages Selected From The Buddhist Sacred Books and Translated From The Original Pli Into English By HENRY CLARKE WARREN Published by Harvard University Press {1896} TO MY FRIEND AND TEACHER CHARLES ROCKWELL LANMANN THIS VOLUME IS...
Ss 7. The Great Struggle : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 67 7. THE GREAT STRUGGLE. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.6529). NOW the Future Buddha, having thus retired from the world,--in that place there was a mango-grove named Anupiya, and here he first spent a week in the joy...
Ss 36. Birth Etc : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 201 36. BIRTH ETC. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). The definitions of birth etc. in the last two propositions of Dependent Origination are to be understood as above expounded in the Exposition of the Four Truths; but by...
Chapter I.The Buddha.Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 1 CHAPTER I. THE BUDDHA. INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE. IN reading the Pli Scriptures one is impressed with the strong personal influence exercised by The Buddha over the hearts of his followers. He was regarded, not as a mere formulator of dry...
Ss 12. The Death Of The Buddha : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 95 12. THE DEATH OF THE BUDDHA. Translated from the Mah-Parinibbna-Sutta (v. and vi.) of the Digha-Nikya. THEN The Blessed One addressed the venerable nanda:-- "Let us go hence, nanda. To the further bank of the Hiraavat river, and to the city...
General Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. xv GENERAL INTRODUCTION. THE materials for this book are drawn ultimately from the Pli writings of Ceylon and Burma,--that is to say, they are to be found in palm-leaf manuscripts of those countries, written in the Singhalese or Burmese alphabet...
Ss 43. How To Obtain Wealth, Beauty : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 228 43. HOW TO OBTAIN WEALTH, BEAUTY, AND SOCIAL POSITION. Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iv.1971). On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi, in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. Then drew near Mallik...
Ss 97. and Hate Not His Father And Mother : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 434 [Vis.iii 97. "AND HATE NOT HIS FATHER AND MOTHER." Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. iii.). For some persons even "mother and father" are no hindrances, as in the case of the young priest, the nephew on his mother's side of an elder...
Ss 61. The Earth Kasina : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 293 [Vis.iv 61. THE EARTH-KASINA. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. iv.). For it has been said as follows: "He who adopts the earth-kasina obtains the mental reflex through the instrumentality of earth that is either prepared or else not...
Ss 100. A Family Of Magicians : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 448 [MV.vi.341 100. A FAMILY OF MAGICIANS. Translated from the Mah-Vagga (vi.341). Now at that time there dwelt in the city of Bhaddiya a householder named Mendaka. And his magical power was such that if he bathed his head, had his granary swept...
Ss 28. Consciousness : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 182 28. CONSCIOUSNESS. 28 "a".--Translated from the Milindapaha (628). "Bhante Ngasena, what is consciousness?" "Your majesty, consciousness is the act of being conscious." "Give an illustration." "It is as if, your majesty, the city watchm...
Ss 70. Wisdom : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 330 70. WISDOM. 70 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xiv.). What is Wisdom? Wisdom is manifold and various, and an answer that attempted to be exhaustive would both fail of its purpose and tend to still greater confusion. Therefore...
Ss 78. The Trance Of Cessation : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 383 78. THE TRANCE OF CESSATION. 78 "a".--Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xli.65). Inspirations and expirations, O householder, are bodily functions, therefore inspirations and expirations constitute bodily karma; first occur reasoning...
Ss 95. The Story Of A Priest : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 430 [Dph.406 95. THE STORY OF A PRIEST. Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's comment. 222. "What man his rising anger curbs, Like chariot circling o'er the plain, He, truly, is the charioteer-- Holders of reins all other folk."...
Ss 9 First Events After The Attainment : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 83 9. FIRST EVENTS AFTER THE ATTAINMENT OF BUDDHASHIP. Translated from the Mah-Vagga, and constituting the opening sections. Hail to that Blessed One, that Saint, and Supreme Buddha! AT that time The Buddha, The Blessed One, was dwelling...
Ss 21. The Composition Of The Body : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 157 21. THE COMPOSITION OF THE BODY. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xi.). The amount of the earthy element in the body of a man of medium size is about a bushel, and consists of an exceedingly fine and impalpable powder. This is...
Ss 54. Friendship : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 267 54. FRIENDSHIP. {The Sketa Birth-Story} Translated from the Jtaka (i.30824), and constituting Birth-Story 68. "On whom the heart instinctive rests"." This was related by The Teacher while dwelling in Ajana Wood, which is in the vicinity...
Chapter Ii.Sentient Existence.Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 111 CHAPTER II. SENTIENT EXISTENCE. INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE. THE word Ego, when it occurs in this book, usually translates Pli "attan", Sanskrit "tman". It is more literally rendered Self; but I have preferred the word Ego, as the reader is not...
Ss 91. Heaven Not The Highest Good : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 424 [A.iii.18 91. HEAVEN NOT THE HIGHEST GOOD. Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.18). "If wandering ascetics, O priests, members of another sect, were to say to you, 'Sirs, is it in order to be reborn in the world of the gods th...
Ss 85. Residence During The Rainy Season : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 414 85. RESIDENCE DURING THE RAINY SEASON. 85 "a".--Translated from the Mah-Vagga (iii.11). At that time The Buddha, The Blessed One, was dwelling at Rjagaha in Bamboo Grove, which is in Kalandakanivpa. Now at that time residence during...
Ss 4. The Birth Of The Buddha : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 38 4. THE BIRTH OF THE BUDDHA. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.4721). Now while the Future Buddha was still dwelling in the city of the Tusita gods, the "Buddha-Uproar," as it is called, took place. For there are three uproars...
Ss 63. The Conversion Of Animals : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 301 [Vis.vii 63. THE CONVERSION OF ANIMALS. [REFLECTION ON THE BUDDHA.] Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. vii.). The Blessed One, moreover, was The Teacher, because he gave instruction also to animals. These, by listening to the Doctrine...
Ss 82. The Serpent Who Wanted To Be A Priest : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 401 82. THE SERPENT WHO WANTED TO BE A PRIEST. Translated from the Mah-Vagga (i.631). Now at that time a certain serpent was distressed at, ashamed of, and loathed his state as a serpent. Then it occurred to the serpent as follows: "By wh...
Ss 55. Virtue Is Its Own Reward : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 269 55. VIRTUE IS ITS OWN REWARD. {The Birth Story of the Strider over Battle-fields} Translated from the Jtaka (ii.925), and constituting Birth-Story 182. "A strider over battle-fields"." This was related by The Teacher while dwelling...
Ss 94. Contentment Is Riches : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 428 [Vis.iii 94. CONTENTMENT IS RICHES. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. iii.). By dwelling-place is meant either a chamber, or a hut, or a whole monastery. Now a dwelling-place is not a hindrance to everybody. But anyone who spends...
Ss 60. The Forty Subjects Of Meditation : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 291 60. THE FORTY SUBJECTS OF MEDITATION. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. iii.). Therefore in respect of what we have said: "Must adopt from the forty subjects of meditation some one adapted to his character"--it is to be understood...
Abbreviations : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next ABBREVIATIONS. A. Anguttara-Nikya. Edited by Rev. Richard Morris. Pli Text Society, London, 1885-8. CV. Culla-Vagga. Edited by Hermann Oldenberg. Vinaya-Pitaka, vol. ii., London, 1880. D. Dgha-Nikya, vol. i. Edited by T. W. R. Davids and J. E...
Ss 6. The Great Retirement : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 56 6. THE GREAT RETIREMENT. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.5881). NOW on a certain day the Future Buddha wished to go to the park, and told his charioteer to make ready the chariot. Accordingly the man brought out a sumptuous...
Ss 2. A List Of The Former Buddhas : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 32 [J.i.4328 2. A LIST OF FORMER BUDDHAS. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.4328). Now in the same world-cycle that saw Dpamkara, The One Possessing the Ten Forces, there were also three other Buddhas; but as none of them...
Ss 35. Existence : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 194 35. EXISTENCE. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). In the proposition, "On attachment depends existence", The sense, the different elements, The use, divisions, summings up, And which the dependence makes of which, Must now be...
Ss 25. The Middle Doctrine : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 165 25. THE MIDDLE DOCTRINE. 25 "a".--Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xxii.9016). The world, for the most pard, O Kaccna, holds either to a belief in being or to a belief in non-being. But for one who in the light of the highest knowledge, O...
Ss 26. Ignorance : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 170 26. IGNORANCE. 26 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). According to the Sutta-Pitaka, ignorance is want of knowledge concerning four matters, namely, misery etc.; according to the Abhidhamma-Pitaka, concerning eight...
Ss 87. The Value Of Training In Religion : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 420 87. THE VALUE OF TRAINING IN RELIGION. Translated from the Milindapaha (26429). "Bhante Ngasena, you priests say, 'If a layman reach saintship, there are two courses open to him, and none other: on the self-same day he either retires...
Ss 73. The Fire Sermon : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 351 73. THE FIRE-SERMON. Translated from the Mah-Vagga (i.211). Then The Blessed One, having dwelt in Uruvel as long as he wished, proceeded on his wanderings in the direction of Gay Head, accompanied by a great congregation of priests...
Ss 68. Sariputta And The Two Demons : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 313 68. SRIPUTTA AND THE TWO DEMONS. [THE SECOND AND FIFTH HIGH POWERS.] Translated from the Udna (iv.4). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Rjagaha, in Bamboo Grove in Kalandakanivpa. And at that time...
Ss 90. The Body Is An Open Sore : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 423 [Mil.7324 90. THE BODY IS AN OPEN SORE. Translated from the Milindapaha (7324). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, are they who have retired from the world fond of their bodies?" "No, your majesty, they who have retired from the world are not...
Ss 57. The Way Of Purity : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 285 [Vis.i 57. THE WAY OF PURITY. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. i.). Therefore has The Blessed One said: "What man his conduct guardeth, and hath wisdom, And thoughts and wisdom traineth well, The strenuous and the able priest, He...
Ss 102. The Buddhist Apocalypse : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 481 102. THE BUDDHIST APOCALYPSE. [The following is the account given by Prof. J. Minayeff, of St. Petersburg, of the second of the Manuscripts used by him in editing the Angata-Vamsa (History of Future Events), but with the Pli passages...
Ss 20. Analysis Of The Human Being : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 155 20. ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN BEING. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xiv.). "According to their difference":--According to whether they are groups or attachment-groups. And what is this difference? "Groups" is a general term; while...
Ss 13. Questions Which Tend Not To Edification : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 117 [M.i.4266 13. QUESTIONS WHICH TEND NOT TO EDIFICATION. SERMON NUMBER 1. {The Lesser Mlunkyputta Sutta} 13"a".--Translated from the Majjhima-Nikya, and constituting Sutta 63. Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One w...
Ss 18. The Mind Less Permanent Than The Body : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 150 18. THE MIND LESS PERMANENT THAN THE BODY. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xii.621). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. And there The Blessed One...
Sources : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Contents BUDDHISM IN TRANSLATIONS SOURCES Tipitaka Buddhaghosa Other (Links in BOLD TYPE are unabridged selections) {I originally compiled this table in March of 2002, then revised it in April of that year in light of the Index published by C. B. Runkle in the 1902-1903...
Ss 33. Desire : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 187 33. DESIRE. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). In the proposition, "On sensation depends desire", Desire for forms and all the rest Make up a list of six desires; And each of these is then perceived To triply manifest itself...
Ss 1. The Story Of Sumedha : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 5 [J.i.31 1. THE STORY OF SUMEDHA.1 Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.31). 12. A hundred thousand cycles vast And four immensities ago, There was a town named Amara, A place of beauty and delights. It had the noises ten complete2...
Ss 99. The Admission Of Women To The Order : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 441 [CV.x.11 99. THE ADMISSION OF WOMEN TO THE ORDER. Translated from the Culla-Vagga (x.11). At that time The Buddha, The Blessed One, was dwelling among the Sakkas at Kapilavatthu in Banyan Park. Then drew near Mah-Pajpat the Gotamid to where...
The Three Characteristics : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS. Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.1341). Whether Buddhas arise, O priests, or whether Buddhas do not arise, it remains a fact and the fixed and necessary constitution of being, that all its constituents are...
Ss 42. Good And Bad Karma : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 226 42. GOOD AND BAD KARMA. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (iii.2.101). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi, in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. Then drew near king Pasenadi the Kosal...
Ss 62. Beauty Is But Skin Deep : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 297 [Vis.i 62. BEAUTY IS BUT SKIN-DEEP. [THE IMPURITIES.] 62 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. i.). "With his eye he sees forms":--He sees forms with his eye-consciousness, which is able to see forms, and which is called by...
Ss 47. Rebirth Is Not Transmigration : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 234 [Mil.7l16 47. REBIRTH IS NOT TRANSMIGRATION. 47 "a".--Translated from the Milindapaha (7l16). Said the king: "Bhante Ngasena, does rebirth take place without anything transmigrating [passing over]?" "Yes, your majesty. Rebirth takes place...
Ss 56. The Hare Mark In The Moon : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 274 56. THE HARE-MARK IN THE MOON. {The Hare Birth-Story} Translated from the Jtaka (iii.5110), and constituting Birth-Story 316. "Some red-fish have I, seven in all"." This was related by The Teacher while dwelling in Jetavana monastery; and it...
Ss 51. Death's Messengers : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 255 [A.iii.351 51. DEATH'S MESSENGERS. 51 "a".--Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.351). Death has three messengers, O priests. And what are the three? Suppose, O priests, one does evil with his body, does evil with his voice, does evil...
Ss 58. Concentration : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 288 [Vis.iii 58. CONCENTRATION. 58 "a".--Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. iii.). What is concentration? Concentration is manifold and various, and an answer which attempted to be exhaustive would both fail of its purpose and tend...
Ss 39. The Cause Of Inequality In The World : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 214 39. THE CAUSE OF INEQUALITY IN THE WORLD. Translated from the Milindapaha (6511). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, what is the reason that men are not all alike, but some long-lived and some short-lived, p. 215 [Mil.6512 some healthy and some...
Ss 86. The Mendicant Ideal : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 417 86. THE MENDICANT IDEAL. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xvi.31). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. And there The Blessed One addressed...
Ss 19. What Is Unity Or One : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 153 [J.ii.25713 19. WHAT IS UNITY OR ONE? {The Wish-free Birth-Story.} Translated from the Jtaka (ii.25713), and constituting Birth-Story 244. "What he sees he does not wish for." This was related by The Teacher while dwelling in Jetav...
Ss 31. Contact : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 186 31. CONTACT. Translated from the Milindapaha (6010). "Bhante Ngasena, what is contact?" "Your majesty, contact is the act of coming in contact." "Give an illustration." "It is as if, your majesty, two rams were to fight one another. The eye...
Ss 50. How Existence In Hell Is Possible : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 253 50. HOW EXISTENCE IN HELL IS POSSIBLE. Translated from the Milindapaha (674). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, you priests say that hell-fire is much hotter than ordinary fire. Also, that if a small stone be thrown into an ordinary fire...
Ss 52. The Ass In The Lion's Skin : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 262 52. THE ASS IN THE LION'S SKIN. {The Lion's-skin Birth-Story.} Translated from the Jtaka (ii.10917), and constituting Birth-Story 189. "Nay, this is not a lion's roar." This also was related by The Teacher concerning Koklika: and it w...
Ss 76. Nirvana To Be Attained At Death : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 380 [Vis.xxii 76. NIRVANA TO BE ATTAINED AT DEATH. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xxii.). Just as, however, a man displeased with the flowers, fruit, etc. of a tree, will pierce it on each of its four sides with the poisonous thorn...
Chapter V.The Order.Introduction : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 392 CHAPTER V. THE ORDER. INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE. UNLIKE Christ, The Buddha instituted an Order, or Church, during his own lifetime; and in the course of his long ministry of forty-five years, and as occasion arose, he made a great many...
Ss 66. Spiritual Law In The Natural World : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 306 [Mil.8212 66. SPIRITUAL LAW IN THE NATURAL WORLD. [THE FIRST HIGH POWER.] Translated from the Milindapaha (p. 8212). Said the king, "Bhante Ngasena, how far is it hence to the Brahma-world?" "Your majesty, it is a long way hence...
Ss 93. The Anger Eating Demon : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 426 93. THE ANGER-EATING DEMON. Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xi.3.21). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's Park. And there The Blessed One addressed...
Ss 71. The Summum Bonum : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 331 [M.i.16016 71. THE SUMMUM BONUM. {Ariyapariyesana Sutta} Translated from the Majjhima-Nikya, and constituting Sutta 26. Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling at Svatthi in Jetavana monastery in Anthapindika's...
Ss 11. The Buddha's Daily Habits : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 91 11. THE BUDDHA'S DAILY HABITS. Translated from the Sumagala-Vilsin (i.4510). Buddhaghosa's Commentary on the Dgha-Nikya. HABITS are of two kinds, the profitable, and the unprofitable. Of these, the unprofitable habits of The Blessed One had...
Ss 92. The Saints Superior To The Gods : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 424 92. THE SAINTS SUPERIOR TO THE GODS. Translated from the Anguttara-Nikya (iii.37). In former times, O priests, Sakka, the leader of the gods, was admonishing the Gods of the Suite of the Thirty-three, and on that occasion pronounced...
Ss 32. Sensation : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 187 32. SENSATION. Translated from the Majjhima-Nikya (Sutta 44 or i.30228). "My lady [Dhammadinn], how many sensations are there?" "Brother Viskha, there are three sensations; the pleasant sensation, the unpleasant sensati...
Ss 3. The Characteristics Of A Future Buddha : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 33 3. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A FUTURE BUDDHA. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.4420). "A human being, male of sex, Who saintship gains, a Teacher meets, As hermit lives, and virtue loves, Nor lacks resolve, nor fiery zeal, Can by...
Ss 65. The Six High Powers : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 303 65. THE SIX HIGH POWERS. Translated from the kankheyya-Sutta of the Majjhima-Nikya (i.3410). "If a priest, O priests, should frame a wish, as follows: 'Let me exercise the various magical powers,--let me being one become multiform, let me...
Ss 83. The Buddhist Confession Of Priests : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 402 83. THE BUDDHIST CONFESSION OF PRIESTS. 83 "a".--Translated from the Mah-Vagga (ii.11). Now at that time The Buddha, The Blessed One, was dwelling at Rjagaha on Vulture Peak. And at that time the heretical sect of wandering ascetics met...
Ss 44. The Round Of Existence : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 232 [Mil.778 44. THE ROUND OF EXISTENCE. Translated from the Milindapaha (778). "Bhante Ngasena," said the king, "when you say 'round of existence,' what is that?" "Your majesty, to be born here and die here, to die here and be born elsewhere...
Ss 22. On Getting Angry : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 159 [Vis.viii 22. ON GETTING ANGRY. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. ix.). "My friend, who hast retired from the world and art angry with this man, tell me what it is you are angry with? Are you angry with the hair of the head, or with...
Ss 24. Inanimate Nature : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 164 24. INANIMATE NATURE. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xx.). The forms of Nature are forms which have been coming into being since the renovation of the world-cycle and exist without organs of sense or mental faculties outside...
Ss 8. The Attainment Of Buddhaship : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 71 8. THE ATTAINMENT OF BUDDHASHIP. Translated from the Introduction to the Jtaka (i.685). NOW at that time there lived in Uruvel a girl named Sujt, who had been born in the family of the householder Senni, in General's Town. On reaching...
Ss 89. Can The Saint Suffer : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 422 [S.xxii.118 89. CAN THE SAINT SUFFER? Translated from the Samyutta-Nikya (xxii.118). "And how, O householder, is one wretched of body but not wretched of mind? "We may have, O householder, a learned and noble disciple, who is a follower...
Ss 69. World Cycles : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 315 69. WORLD-CYCLES. [THE FOURTH HIGH POWER.] Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xiii.). "Can call to mind"--Can remember by following either the succession of the groups, or the sequence of births and deaths. For there are six classes...
Ss 16. All Signs Of An Ego Are Absent : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 146 16. ALL SIGNS OF AN EGO ARE ABSENT. Translated from the Mah-Vagga (i.688). Then The Blessed One addressed the band of five priests:-- "Form, O priests, is not an Ego. For if now, O priests, this form were an Ego, then would not this form...
Ss 48. Reflections On Existence : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 242 [Vis.xix 48. REFLECTIONS ON EXISTENCE. Translation of the nineteenth chapter of the Visuddhi-Magga. The knowledge, however, of the dependence of name and form and the consequent removal of doubt in the three divisions of time is called...
Ss 37. Discussion Of Dependent Origination : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 202 37. DISCUSSION OF DEPENDENT ORIGINATION. Translated from the Mah-Nidna-Sutta of the Digh-Nikya (Grimblot's edition, p. 2451). Thus have I heard. On a certain occasion The Blessed One was dwelling among the Kurus where was the Kuru-town named...
Ss 79. The Attainment Of Nirvana : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 390 79. THE ATTAINMENT OF NIRVANA. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xxiii.). "Acquisition of honor etc.":--The blessings to be derived from the realization of this transcendent wisdom include not only the ability to enter the trance...
Ss 64. Love For Animals : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 302 64. LOVE FOR ANIMALS. [SUBLIME STATE OF FRIENDLINESS.] Translated from the Culla-Vagga (v.6.). Now at that time a certain priest had been killed by the bite of a snake, and when they announced the matter to The Blessed One, he said: "Surely...
Ss 10. The Conversion Of Sariputta And Moggallana : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 87 10. THE CONVERSION OF SRIPUTTA AND MOGGALLNA.1 Translated from the Mah-Vagga (i.231). NOW at that time, Sajaya, the wandering ascetic, was dwelling at Rjagaha in company with a large following of wandering ascetics, two hundred and fifty...
Ss 101. The Story Of Visakha : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 451 101. THE STORY OF VISKH. Translated from the Dhammapada, and from Buddhaghosa's comment. 53. "As flowers in rich profusion piled Will many a garland furnish forth; So all the years of mortal man Should fruitful be in all good works." "...
Untitled : Sacred-Texts Buddhism BUDDHISM IN TRANSLATIONS This book was translated and edited by Henry Clarke Warren (1854-1899), and published in 1896 as Volume III of the "Harvard Oriental Series". As such, it (like "The Sacred Books of the East") suffers from some of the deficiencies of Victorian-er...
Ss 27. Karma : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 179 27. KARMA. Translated from the Visuddhi-Magga (chap. xvii.). The kinds of karma are those already briefly mentioned, as consisting of the triplet beginning with meritorious karma and the triplet beginning with bodily karma, making six in all...
Ss 84. The Order Receive Leave To Dwell In Houses : Sacred-Texts Buddhism Index Sources Previous Next p. 411 [CV.vi.11 84. THE ORDER RECEIVE LEAVE TO DWELL IN HOUSES. Translated from the Culla-Vagga (vi.11). At that time The Buddha, The Blessed One, was dwelling at Rjagaha in Bamboo Grove, which is in Kalandakanivpa. Now at that time The Blessed...
