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2. Story: In Ud 5.6, the Buddha asks a monk to recite the Aṭṭhakavagga (Sutta Nipāta Chapter 4). Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography] [Monastic life] [Sutta] [Chanting]
8. Recollection: Ajahn Sumedho’s copy of the Majjhima Nikāya has MN 123.22 highlighted in purple and yellow. Recounted by Ajahn Amaro. [Ajahn Sumedho] [Sutta]
1. Story: Ajahn Buddhadāsa gives up formal studies and returns to the forest and the suttas. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Buddhadāsa ] [Learning] [Commentaries] [Sutta] // [Spiritual traditions] [Geography/Thailand]
4. “Could you give some sutta references on positive desire (chanda)?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Desire]
Reference: The Wellbeing Cascade by Ajahn Kovilo.
Reference: Buddhadhamma by P. A. Payutto, Chapter 11, “The Nature and Importance of Desire.”
Story: P.A. Payutto completes the Thai Pāli studies curriculum as a novice. The King sponsors his ordination. [P. A. Payutto ] [Sutta] [Novices] [Pāli] [Sickness] [Study monks] [King Rama IX]