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Studied in 2006 ...

The Sutta Study program concluded in August 2006.

We will restart with a new format in October.


(Abbreviations used in references)

January: In the Footsteps of the Arahant

At the beginning of Suan Mokkh, Ajahn Buddhadasa sought a clear map of Dhamma practice. Using the "graduated training" outlined in three important Suttas as a framework, he compiled his first major work to describe the practices we may follow "in the footsteps of the Arahant" leading to final liberation, Nibbana. For a table outlining these footsteps, click here (pdf).

January 6: Maha-Assapura Sutta

Majjhima-nikaya 39 ( MDB 362; M.i.271)

January 13: Chabbisodhana Sutta

Majjhima-nikaya 112 ( MDB 903;. M.iii.29)

January 20: Samannaphala Sutta

Digha-nikaya 2 (LDB 91; D.i.47)


From the Digha-Nikaya (Long Discourses)

Sutta links to Access to Insight (unless otherwise noted)

January 27: Kutadanta Sutta

Digha-nikaya 5 (LDB 133; D.i.125): The Buddha's radical rethinking of "sacrifice," so that it is bloodless. Interesting religious and social implications.

February 3: Potthapada Sutta

DN 9 (LDB 159; D.i.178): On perception, states of consciousness, and how these are taken as basis for self-conception.

February 10: Kevaddha Sutta

DN 11 (LDB 175; D.i.211): A monk traverses the celestial realms with a question but none of the dieties can help him. Finally, he goes to the Buddha. Also, a bit on "miracles."

February 17: Mahaparinibbana Sutta

DN 16 (LDB 231; D.ii.72): The Buddha's Final Days are described in this important devotional sutta that also has some nice encapsulations of certain aspects of Dhamma.

February 24: Lohicca Sutta

DN 12 (LDB 181; D.i.224): On blameworthy and blameless teachers.

March 3: Sakka-Panha Sutta

DN 21 (LDB 321; D.ii.263): Sakka, the God, consults the Buddha.

 March 10: NO SUTTA STUDY

Please join us at Unity Temple to hear a talk by the DhammaMoli nuns

March 24: Cakkavatti Sutta

DN 26 (Thanissaro translation excerpt from Access to Insight) or (Walshe translation at LDB 395; D.iii.58): The Wheel-turning Emperor; on the strengths and deterioration of righteous rulers as well as the true refuge of those following the homeless life.


Majjhima Nikaya with Ven Santidhammo Bhikkhu leading the discussion

March 31: Latukikopama Sutta

MN 66 ( MDB 551; M.i.447) Relative strength of fetters, tenacity of clinging.

April 7: Angulimala Sutta

MN 86 ( MDB 710; M.ii.97) Attainment of a murderer.

April 14: Santikaro returns for a Discussion of Terms: Samatha & Vipassana

"A Swift Pair of Messengers" by Ajahn Sujato especially Chapter 2.

Comments from Santikaro forthcoming.

Sutta Citations (pdf)


Santikaro back in April

The Itivuttaka: This Was Said by the Buddha

Translator's Introduction

April 21: Itivuttaka, The Group of Ones

Thanissaro (full translation)

Ireland (partial translation; for full translation see BPS)

April 28: Itivuttaka, The Group of Twos

Thanissaro (full translation)

Ireland (partial translation; for full translation see BPS)

May 5: Itivuttaka, The Group of Threes

Thanissaro (full translation)

Ireland (partial translation; for full translation see BPS)

May 12: Itivuttaka, The Group of Fours

Thanissaro (full translation)

Ireland (partial translation; for full translation see BPS)


May 19 - June 2 Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (Wisdom)

Copies available at Liberation Park, online, and through bookstores.

May 19: Part I: The Heart of Buddhism (pp. 3-22)

Culasuññata Sutta: Shorter Discourse on Voidness (MN 121; MDB 965)

May 26: Part II: All About Voidness (pp. 25-76)

Mahasuññata Sutta: Greater Discourse on Voidness (MN 122; MDB 971)

June 2: Part III: Practicing With Voidness (pp. 79-115)

Mahasuññata Sutta: Greater Discourse on Voidness (MN 122; MDB 971)


June 9 & 16 a few Middle Length Suttas

June 9: The Nibbedhika Sutta (AN, Sixes, 63)

"A Penetrative Exposition" (NDB #131, p. 170) | Thanissaro translation

June 16:

Bhaddekaratta Sutta — An Auspicious Day (MN 131; MDB 1039) [Ñanananda | Thanissaro]

Dhatuvibhanga Sutta — Analysis of the Properties/Elements (MN 140; MDB 1087)


June 30 - July 21 Who Is My Self?, Ayya Khema (Wisdom)

We will be spending four weeks on Ayya Khema's teachings on the Potthapada Sutta (DN 9) If you intend to attend these four sessions, please order the book from Wisdom Publications now (see link above).

June 30: Chapters 1-4 (pp. 1-50)

July 7: Chapters 5-7 (pp. 51-92)

July 14: Chapters 8-10 (pp.93-128)

July 21: Chapters 11-13 (pp. 129-176)

July 28: Transcriptions (Please read as many of these 12 talks as interest you. They are short and manageable)


August 4 - 11 The Buddha's Doctrine of Anatta: A Comparative Study of Self & Not Self in Buddhism, Hinduism & Western Philosophy, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (Dhammadana Foundation)

Available at Liberation Park. Cost by donation. Please pick up here, or write for a copy to be sent: info@liberationpark.org

August 4: Beginning principles, the Buddha's view of not-self, other's views: pp. 1-34

August 11: Vedanta & the Self the Buddha rejects: pp. 34-63


August 25: The Udana - Chapters 1 & 2

For options among online and printed translations.

Combined with Itivuttaka (John Ireland translation).


This concludes Sutta Study for 2006.

We will restart with a new format in October.


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