The Book of Elevens

From Buddhist Encyclopedia

11. Book of the Elevens [go up]

• AN 11.1: Kimattha Sutta — What is the Purpose? {A v 311} [Thanissaro]. Why does the Buddha repeatedly implore us to cultivate sila (virtue)?
• AN 11.2: Cetana Sutta — An Act of Will {A v 312} [Thanissaro]. SuttaReadings.net icon Good qualities in the heart naturally lead to the development of other good qualities. And it all starts with sila (virtue).
• AN 11.10: Sandha Sutta — To Sandha {A v 323} [Thanissaro]. What makes the arahant's experience of jhana unique?
• AN 11.12: Mahanama Sutta — To Mahanama (1) {A v 328} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha instructs the householder Mahanama on the importance of developing the six recollections (recollection of the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, one's own virtues, one's own generosity, and the devas).
• AN 11.13: Mahanama Sutta — To Mahanama (2) {A v 332} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha further instructs the householder Mahanama on the importance of developing the six recollections, reminding him to develop these recollections in every posture, even "while you are busy at work, while you are resting in your home crowded with children."
• AN 11.16: Metta (Mettanisamsa) Sutta — Good Will {A v 342; BJT calls this the Mettanisamsa Sutta; Thai, Burmese, and PTS call it Metta Sutta.} [Piyadassi | Thanissaro]. Eleven benefits arising from the practice of metta (loving kindness, or good-will) meditation.
• AN 11.17: Dasama Sutta — To Dasama {A v 342} [Thanissaro]. Ven. Ananda describes eleven modes of practice that can lead to the Deathless. (This sutta is identical to MN 52, but without the preamble.)
• AN 11.18: Gopalaka Sutta — The Cowherd {A v 347} [Thanissaro]. Eleven factors that are conducive to spiritual growth, and eleven that are obstructive. (This sutta is identical to MN 33, but without the preamble.)