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Sāriputta outlines ten categories of teachings, ranging from single concepts to groups of ten.

This is the final episode in our first season.

Sāriputta encourages the monks to recite the teachings in concert to ensure the longevity of the spiritual path.

The Four Great Kings recites the Āṭānāṭiya Protection for the Buddha's followers.

The Buddha offers ethical guidelines for lay followers.

This is more of a mythology episode. we will publish another one later today.

What happens to the teachings if the teacher themselves are not enlightened? Why is the Buddha's teaching complete and enduring?

How much confidence did Sariputta have in the teacher and the teachings?

It's another mythology episode again. We will release another episode later today.

This is another mythology episode. We will release another later today.

Will some extreme practices like self-mortifying lead to purification and liberation?

Why did one abandon Buddhism and how did the Buddha respond to his inquiries?

What did the Venerable Kassapa say when he met a nihilist?

This is one of the most important suttas in Nikaya. We recommend reading the full text. You can find English versions on Sutta Central, Access to Insight, Dhamma Talks, etc.

Sakka the lord of gods is looking for answers to suffering, desire, and the path to liberation.

The Buddha gave a full discourse to him.

This is a cosmology/mythology episode. We will have another episode released later today.

There was a great Steward, who renounced his worldly life and pursuit spiritual path and achieved heavenly rebirth.

What is the difference between the great Steward's path from the Buddha's?

Where did the devotees and kings go in the samsara?

There was a king named Mahāsudassana who's wealthy, powerful and elegant.

But could he find peace in those things?

In this episode we will learn about the last days of the Buddha.

Forty five years. He walked the land, taught the Dhamma and it's time for his final liberation.

Ānanda thought the Dependent Origination is quite easy to understand. Is it?

Were there other Buddhas? What were their lives like?

Two Brahmin students discussed with the Buddha about their spiritual path which was said to lead to the union with the Brahmā.

Should one share their spiritual achievements and experiences with others?

Some claim they have supernatural powers. What does the Buddha say about this?

The Venerable Ānanda explains the path to liberation.

A wanderer pondered on the nature of self and perceptions but how can he find the answer?

It is said that the Buddha condemned self-mortification.

Is it true? Are there more to it?

Are the soul and body the same thing, or different?

The students cannot hear heavenly sound. Why?

The King is preparing a mass sacrifice and he's anxious. He consulted the Buddha, what did the Buddha say about it?

Does a person's quality come from lineage, or their actions?

There were castes, there were classes. What did the Buddha say about that?

The king was really anxious. How can he find peace?

There were numerous philosophical views in ancient India, but what was the Buddha’s view on past lives and afterlife or future lives?