In discussion with a group of householders, the Buddha helps them to distinguish those spiritual practitioners who are truly worthy of respect.

This sutta explains how insight into the six senses is integrated with the eightfold path and leads to liberation.

The Buddha analyzes the six senses from six perspectives, and demonstrates the emptiness of all of them.

The Buddha takes Rāhula with him to a secluded spot in order to lead him on to liberation.

When asked to teach the nuns, Venerable Nandaka proceeds by inviting them to engage with his discourse and ask if there is anything that needs further explanation.

On the eve of his departure to a distant country, full of wild and unpredictable people, Venerable Puṇṇa is asked by the Buddha how he would respond if attacked there.

The monk Channa is suffering a painful terminal illness and wishes to take his own life.

As the great lay disciple Anāthapiṇḍika lies dying, Venerable Sāriputta visits him and gives a powerful teaching on non-attachment.

When his step-mother Mahāpajāpatī wishes to offer him a robe for his personal use, the Buddha encourages her to offer it to the entire Saṅgha instead. He goes on to explain that the best kind of offering to the Saṅgha is one given to the dual community of monks and nuns, headed by the Buddha.

Expanding on the Buddha’s first sermon, Venerable Sāriputta gives a detailed explanation of the four noble truths.