The second division of the Dīgha Nikāya, containing ten discourses that address grand themes in the Buddha's teachings. This division includes the Mahāpadāna Sutta on past Buddhas, the Mahānidāna Sutta on dependent origination, the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta recounting the Buddha's final days and passing, and the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta on the four foundations of mindfulness. These are among the most celebrated and extensive discourses in the Pāli Canon.