The "Connected Discourses with Jambukhādaka" features a series of conversations between venerable Sāriputta and his nephew, the wanderer Jambukhādaka. These discourses follow a systematic pattern where Jambukhādaka asks direct questions about core Buddhist concepts, such as Nibbāna, arahantship, and the purpose of the spiritual life. Sāriputta responds with clear, concise explanations that illuminate the path to liberation.
Jambukhādakasaṁyutta - Connected Discourses with Jambukhādaka
Jambukhādaka vagga - The Chapter with Jambukhādaka
The chapter of the Connected Discourses with Jambukhādaka, containing discourses 1–16.
The Noble Eightfold Path is the path and the way for the realization of Nibbāna.
PTS 4.251The Noble Eightfold Path is the path and the way of practice for the realization of awakening.
PTS 4.252Ven. Sāriputta answers the question of what is difficult to do in the teaching and discipline, and what is difficult for one who has gone forth.
PTS 4.260