Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta: The Characteristic of Not-Self
The Buddha's second discourse, showing that the five aggregates are not a permanent self.
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Category: Sutta
Summaries and explanations of the Buddha’s discourses. One is featured each day on the home page.
Kālāma Sutta: How to Know What Is True
The Buddha's advice to the Kālāma people on finding truth through direct experience.
Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta: The Discourse on Loving-Kindness
A short, beloved discourse on developing boundless goodwill towards all beings.
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion
The Buddha's first discourse, given to five ascetics at the Deer Park, teaching the Middle Way and the Four Noble Truths.