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Sa§yutta Nikāya

From the D.G.M.B. . . . . . .

An Anthology

We wish to acknowledge the generous support

received from our readers and benefactors who

continue to pool in their resources into this 'Ford-of-

Nectar'. Convinced of the Buddha's words that the gift

of Dhamma is far superior to a gift of material things,

some of them even take this opportunity to transfer

merit to their departed relatives as a mark of gratitude.

with notes

ISBN 978 - 955 - 1255 - 26 - 8

May the merit of this Dhammadàna conduce to

their attainment of the supreme Bliss of Nibbàna!

Bhikkhu Kañukurunde ¥àõananda

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An Anthology from the

Sa§yutta Nikāya

with Notes

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Strictly for free distribution

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Copies of this book may be obtained from:

by Bhikkhu Kañukurunde Ñāõananda

1.Pothgulgala Aranyaya

'Pahan Kanuwa'

Kandegedara,

Devalegama.

Originally published by the Buddhist Publication Society, Kandy

in 1972

2.Mr. G. T. Bandara

Royal Institute

191, Havelock Road,

Colombo 05.

3.Mr. D. T. Weragala

422, Welipara,

Thalawatugoda.

The present revised edition by the D.G.M.B. is strictly for free

distribution

as a gift of Dhamma

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Kandy.

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2009

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About the D.G.M.B. . . . . .

Rare is the birth of a Buddha in this world. So rare too, is the

opportunity to listen to his Dhamma. This conviction has inspired many a

devoted Buddhist to cherish the Dhamma as something extremely

precious.

The Buddha has declared that salutary friendship (Kalyàna-mittatà) is

almost synonymous with his dispensation. The gift-of-Dhamma is the

link that moulds the bond of this friendship. Dhamma deserves no price-

tag precisely because it is price-less.

It is in this spirit that the D.G.M.B. launched its Dhamma-dàna

movement in 1997. Many a parched traveller on the desert path has had a

refreshing drink of the nectar of Dhamma free of charge ever since. Many

an enthusiastic benevolent heart seized the opportunity to participate in a

genuine act of Dhammadàna.

Should we always go for things that sport a price-tag? Is everything

that comes free to us, necessarily worthless? What about the air and the

sunshine?

It is in point of merit that the gift of-Dhamma excels all other gifts.

Dhamma is the nectar that quenches the insatiate samsàric thirst of beings.

The gift of Dhamma is therefore of far greater merit than an ordinary gift

of food or drink. For the magnanimous-Dhammadàna is for ever an

unfailing source of altruistic joy.

All enquiries regarding participation in this Dhammadàna should be

addressed to:-

CONTENTS

Preface To First Edition

Preface To (Revised) New Edition

Part One: The Book of the Sayings with Stanzas (Sagātha

Vagga)

(1).

The Flood

(2).

Deliverance

(3).

They are not

(4).

With-but-one-root

(5).

Name

(6).

The Mind

(7).

The World

(8).

Dāmali

(9).

Kakudha

(10). Rohitassa

(11). The Ploughman

(12). Selā

(13). Suciloma

Part Two: The Book on Causes (Nidana Vagga)

(14). Phagguna

Mr.G.T.Bandara

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191, Havelock Road,

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Part Three: The Book on Aggregates (Khandha Vagga)

(16). Nakulapitā

(17). Approaching

(18). The Seven Points

(19). Full-Moon

(15). Bhūmija

Part Four: The Book on the Sixfold Sphere of Sense

(Salāyatana Vagga)

Preface To First Edition (by the BPS)

(1).

Upasena

An anthology of the Sa§yutta Nikāya, prepared by Mr. John D.

Ireland, has already appeared in the 'Wheel' series (No. 107-109). It

contained selections from all the five Books of this large collection

of the Buddha's discourses. The present volume supplements it with

a further selection from the same books.

(2).

Dyad

(3).

Not-including

(4).

Isidatta

(5).

Bhadragaka

Part Five: The Great Chapter (Maha Vagga)

As this Discourse Collection which follows an arrangement

according to subject is representative of all the basic teachings of

the Buddha, it places at the disposal of the anthologist an array of

suttas (discourses) rich both in variety and in excellence. He can,

however, do justice to them within limits, choosing such texts as

bring out the salient features of those teachings in a more appealing

way. Naturally, he would have a preference for pithy discourses and

those well illustrated by scintillating similes and metaphors.

(6).

The She-falcon

(7).

Sedaka

(8).

The Province

Abbreviations

The present anthology, while drawing from the existing

translations and the commentaries, attempts to repay a part of this

'debt' in the form of suggested improvements on both. In the Notes

to the Anthology, discussion of certain doctrinal points has entailed

the inclusion of many parallel texts which are likely to elucidate the

meanings of the selected Discourses.

Notes:

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

Part Five

Bhikkhu Kañukurunde ¥àõananda .

Island Hermitage,

Dodanduwa.

February 1972.

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Part One

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