In the Gosiṅga Sal wood park, Sāriputta asks several elder disciples what kind of monk illuminates the place. Each answers based on their personal strength — learning, seclusion, divine eye, asceticism, Dhamma dialogue and mastery over mind. They present their answers to the Buddha, who affirms that all have spoken well and then shares his own answer.

A deity asks the Buddha on how many things should one cut off, abandon, and develop to cross over the flood.

A deity asks the Buddha how many are asleep among those awake, how many are awake among those asleep, how many stir up the dust, and how many purify it.

The Buddha describes the foremost of his bhikkhu disciples in various categories.

The Buddha describes the foremost of his bhikkhu disciples in various categories.

A number of elder bhikkhus are discussing the meaning of the Buddha's words from the verse on ‘Metteyya’s Questions’ in the Sutta Nipāta. They each share a well-spoken explanation and then present it to the Buddha, who presents his intended meaning when he spoke those words.

Six qualities that help achieve greatness and expansiveness in wholesome qualities in no long time.

The story of the lay disciple Soṇa Kuṭikaṇṇa, whose desire to become a monk gets tested by his teacher. He eventually journeys to meet the Buddha, who is inspired by his beautiful recitation and his reason for delaying ordination, praising one who sees the world’s drawbacks and chooses a harmless life.