[MN-51] Kandaraka Sutta: To Kandaraka.
The Buddha discusses four kinds of persons found in the world -- the one who torments himself, the one who torments others, the one who torments both himself and others, and the one who torments neither but lives a truly holy life.[MN-52] Atthakanagara Sutta: At Atthakanagara.
The venerable Ananda teaches eleven "doors to the Deathless" by which a bhikkhu can attain the supreme security from bondage.[MN-53] Sekha Sutta: The Disciple in Higher Training.
At the Buddha's request the venerable Ananda gives a discourse on the practices undertaken by a disciple in higher training.[MN-54] Potaliya Sutta: To Potaliya.
The Buddha teaches a presumptuous interlocutor the meaning of "the cutting off of affairs" in his discipline. The sutta offers a striking series of similes on the dangers in sensual pleasures.[MN-55] Jivaka Sutta: To Jivaka.
The Buddha explains the regulations he has laid down concerning meat-eating and defends his disciples against unjust accusations.[MN-56] Upali Sutta. To Upali.
The wealthy and influential householder Upali, a prominent supporter of the Jains, proposes to go to the Buddha and refute his doctrine. Instead, he finds himself converted by the Buddha's "converting magic."[MN-57] Kukkuravatika Sutta: The Dog-Duty Ascetic.
The Buddha meets two ascetics, one who imitates the behaviour of a dog, the other who imitates the behaviour of an ox. He reveals to them the futility of their practices and gives them a discourse on kamma and its fruit.[MN-58] Abhayarajakumara Sutta. To Prince Abhaya.
The Jain leader, Nigantha Nataputta, teaches Prince Abhaya a "two-horned question" with which he can refute the Buddha's doctrine. The Buddha escapes the dilemma and explains what kind of speech he would and would not utter.[MN-59] Bahuvedaniya Sutta: The Many Kinds of Feeling.
After resolving a disagreement about the classification of feelings, the Buddha enumerates the different kinds of pleasure and joy that beings can experience.[MN-60] Apannaka Sutta: The Incontrovertible Teaching.
The Buddha gives a group of brahmin householders an "incontrovertible teaching" which will help them steer clear of the tangle in contentious views.
[MN-61] Ambalatthikarahulovada Sutta: Advice to Rahula at Ambalatthika.
The Buddha admonishes his son, the novice Rahula, on the dangers in lying and stresses the importance of constant reflection on one's motives.[MN-62] Maharahulovada Sutta: The Greater Discourse of Advice to Rahula.
The Buddha teaches Rahula the meditation on the elements, on mindfulness of breathing, and other topics.[MN-63] Culamalunkya Sutta: The Shorter Discourse to Malunkyaputta.
A bhikkhu threatens to leave the Order unless the Buddha answers his metaphysical questions. With the simile of the man struck by a poisoned arrow, the Buddha makes plain exactly what he does and does not teach.[MN-64] Mahamalunkya Sutta: The Greater Discourse to Malunkyaputta.
The Buddha teaches the path to the abandoning of the five lower fetters.[MN-65] Bhaddali Sutta: To Bhaddali.
The Buddha admonishes a recalcitrant monk and explains the disadvantages of refusing to submit to the training.[MN-66] Latukikopama Sutta: The Simile of the Quail.
The Buddha drives home the importance of abandoning all fetters, no matter how harmless and trifling they may seem.[MN-67] Catuma Sutta: At Catuma.
The Buddha teaches a group of newly ordained monks four dangers to be overcome by those who have gone forth into homelessness.[MN-68] Nalakapana Sutta: At Nalakapana.
The Buddha explains why, when his disciples die, he declares their level of attainment and plane of rebirth.[MN-69] Gulissani Sutta: Gulissani.
The venerable Sariputta gives a discourse on the proper training of a forest-dwelling bhikkhu.[MN-70] Kitagiri Sutta: At Kitagiri.
The Buddha admonishes a group of disobedient monks, in the course of which he presents an important sevenfold classification of noble disciples.
[MN-71] Tevijjavacchagotta Sutta: To Vacchagotta on the Threefold True Knowledge.
The Buddha denies possessing complete knowledge of everything at all times and defines the threefold knowledge he does possess.[MN-72] Aggivacchagotta Sutta: To Vacchagotta on Fire.
The Buddha explains to a wanderer why he does not hold any speculative views. With the simile of an extinguished fire he tries to indicate the destiny of the liberated being.[MN-73] Mahavacchagotta Sutta: The Greater Discourse to Vacchagotta.
The story of the wanderer Vacchagotta's full conversion to the Dhamma, his going forth and his attainment of arahantship.[MN-74] Dighanakha Sutta: To Dighanakha.
The Buddha counters the disclaimers of a sceptic and teaches him the way to liberation through the contemplation of feelings.[MN-75] Magandiya Sutta: To Magandiya.
The Buddha meets the hedonist philosopher Magandiya and points out to him the dangers in sensual pleasures, the benefits in renunciation, and the meaning of Nibbana.[MN-76] Sandaka Sutta: To Sandaka.
The venerable Ananda teaches a group of wanderers four ways that negate the living of the holy life and four kinds of holy life without consolation. Then he explains the holy life that is truly fruitful.[MN-77] Mahasakuludayi Sutta: The Greater Discourse to Sakuludayin.
The Buddha teaches a group of wanderers the reasons why his disciples venerate him and look to him for guidance.[MN-78] Samanamandika Sutta: Samanamandikaputta.
The Buddha explains how a man is "one who has attained to the supreme attainment."[MN-79] Culasakuludayi Sutta: The Shorter Discourse to Sakuludayin.
The Buddha examines the doctrine of a wandering ascetic, using the simile of "the most beautiful girl in the country" to expose the folly of his claims.[MN-80] Vekhanassa Sutta: To Vekhanassa.
A discourse partly similar to the preceding one, with an additional section on sensual pleasure.
[MN-81] Ghatikara Sutta: Ghatikara the Potter.
The Buddha recounts the story of the chief lay supporter of the past Buddha Kassapa.[MN-82] Ratthapala Sutta: On Ratthapala.
The story of a young man who goes forth into homelessness against the wishes of his parents and later returns to visit them.[MN-83] Makhadeva Sutta: King Makhadeva.
The story of an ancient lineage of kings and how their virtuous tradition was broken due to negligence.[MN-84] Madhura Sutta: At Madhura.
The venerable Maha Kaccana examines the brahmin claim that brahmins are the highest caste.[MN-85] Bodhirajakumara Sutta: To Prince Bodhi.
The Buddha counters the claim that pleasure is to be gained through pain with an account of his own quest for enlightenment.[MN-86] Angulimala Sutta: On Angulimala.
The story of how the Buddha subdued the notorious criminal Angulimala and led him to the attainment of arahantship.[MN-87] Piyajatika Sutta: Born from Those Who Are Dear.
Why the Buddha teaches that sorrow and grief arise from those who are dear.[MN-88] Bahitika Sutta: The Cloak.
The venerable Ananda answers King Pasenadi's questions on the Buddha's behaviour.[MN-89] Dhammacetiya Sutta: Monuments to the Dhamma.
King Pasenadi offers ten reasons why he shows such deep veneration to the Buddha.[MN-90] Kannakatthala Sutta. At Kannakatthala.
King Pasenadi questions the Buddha on omniscience, on caste distinctions, and on the gods.
[MN-91] Brahmayu Sutta: Brahmayu.
An old and erudite brahmin learns about the Buddha, goes to meet him, and becomes his disciple.[MN-92] Sela Sutta: To Sela.
The brahmin Sela questions the Buddha, gains faith in him, and becomes a monk along with his company of pupils.[MN-93] Assalayana Sutta: To Assalayana.
A young brahmin approaches the Buddha to argue the thesis that the brahmins are the highest caste.[MN-94] Ghotamukha Sutta: To Ghotamukha.
A discussion between a brahmin and a bhikkhu on whether the renunciate life accords with the Dhamma.[MN-95] Canki Sutta: With Canki.
The Buddha instructs a young brahmin on the preservation of truth, the discovery of truth, and the final arrival at truth.[MN-96] Esukari Sutta: To Esukari.
The Buddha and a brahmin discuss the brahmins' claim to superiority over the other castes.[MN-97] Dhananjani Sutta: To Dhananjani.
The venerable Sariputta admonishes a brahmin who tries to excuse his negligence by appeal to his many duties. Later, when he is close to death, Sariputta guides him to rebirth in the Brahma-world but is reprimanded by the Buddha for having done so.[MN-98] Vasettha Sutta: To Vasettha.
The Buddha resolves a dispute between two young brahmins on the qualities of a true brahmin.[MN-99] Subha Sutta: To Subha.
The Buddha answers a young brahmin's questions and teaches him the way to rebirth in the Brahma-world.[MN-100] Sangarava Sutta: To Sangarava.
A brahmin student questions the Buddha about the basis on which he teaches the fundamentals of the holy life.