This chapter revisits the Buddha's awakening, using water-based imagery to highlight the transformative power of the Dhamma. The discourses emphasize how the Dhamma serves as a vessel, carrying practitioners across the flood of worldly challenges and towards liberation. This collection reinforces the strength and guidance offered by the Buddha's teachings in navigating the journey to awakening.
Cūḷavagga - The Lesser Chapter
On seeing the people of Sāvatthi excessively clinging to sensual pleasures, the Buddha expresses an inspired utterance on the bondage that ensues from sensual desire.
On seeing the people of Sāvatthi clinging to sensual pleasures, the Buddha expresses an inspired utterance on harm that comes from sensual desire.
The Buddha expresses an inspired utterance after reflecting on his own giving up of the proliferation of conceptual perceptions.