The Book of Sevens

From Buddhist Encyclopedia

7. Book of the Sevens [go up]

• AN 7.6: Dhana Sutta — Treasure {A iv 5} [Thanissaro]. If one possesses these seven treasures in the heart, one's life will not have been lived in vain.
• AN 7.7: Ugga Sutta — To Ugga {A iv 6} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha teaches Ugga of seven treasures in the heart that, unlike worldly treasures, are always safe from "fire, flood, kings, thieves, or hateful heirs."
• AN 7.11: Anusaya Sutta — Obsessions (1) {A iv 9} [Thanissaro]. An enumeration of the seven anusaya (obsessions or latent tendencies).
• AN 7.12: Anusaya Sutta — Obsessions (2) {A iv 9} [Thanissaro]. On abandoning the seven anusaya (obsessions or latent tendencies).
• AN 7.15: Udakupama Sutta — The Water Simile {A iv 10} [Thanissaro]. In a beautiful progression of metaphors, the Buddha illustrates the various levels to which people allow their grasp of Dhamma to take them. How far are you willing to go?
• AN 7.21: Bhikkhu-aparihaniya Sutta — Conditions for No Decline Among the Monks {A iv 21} [Thanissaro]. The seven conditions that lead to the long-term welfare of the Sangha.
• AN 7.35: Mitta Sutta — A Friend {A iv 31} [Thanissaro]. What is a true friend?
• AN 7.46: Sañña Sutta — Perceptions {A iv 46} [Thanissaro]. Seven inner reflections that are well worth pursuing.
• AN 7.48: Saññoga Sutta — Bondage {A iv 57} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha explains how dwelling on one's sexual identity only leads to greater suffering.
• AN 7.49: Dana Sutta — Giving {A iv 59} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha describes some of the motivations one might have for being generous. The karmic fruits of giving depend heavily on one's motives.
• AN 7.51: Avyakata Sutta — Undeclared {A iv 67} [Thanissaro]. Why does doubt not arise in the mind of a stream-enterer?
• AN 7.56: Kimila (Kimbila) Sutta — To Kimila {A iv 84} [Thanissaro]. You say you want Buddhism to thrive in the West? In this sutta the Buddha explains to Ven. Kimila what is required of those who wish to see the Dhamma last a long, long time.
• AN 7.58: Capala (Pacala) Sutta — Nodding {A iv 85} [Thanissaro]. Do you sometimes nod off during meditation? Here the Buddha catches Ven. Maha Moggallana nodding off, and offers him a graduated prescription for overcoming drowsiness.
• AN 7.60: Kodhana Sutta — An Angry Person {A iv 94} [Ñanamoli | Thanissaro]. Seven dangers of giving in to anger.
• AN 7.63: Nagara Sutta — The Fortress {A iv 105} [Thanissaro]. Seven qualities that must be developed for the truest kind of homeland security.
• AN 7.64: Dhammaññu Sutta — One With a Sense of the Dhamma {A iv 113} [Thanissaro]. Do you want to be worthy of other people's respect? Here the Buddha describes seven qualities that make one a respectable and honorable individual.
• AN 7.68: Aggikkhandopama Sutta — The Mass of Fire Comparison {A iv 128} [Yahoo! Pali Group]. The Buddha warns a group of monks about the danger of abusing the generosity and good faith of their lay supporters.
• AN 7.70: Arakenanusasani Sutta — Araka's Teachings {A iv 136} [Thanissaro]. Seven beautiful similes on the brevity of the human lifespan. Use your short time here well!
• AN 7.80: Satthusasana Sutta — To Upali (The Teacher's Instruction) {A iv 143} [Thanissaro]. The Buddha explains to Ven. Upali how to recognize authentic teachings of Dhamma.