Sāmaññaphala Sutta (DN 2)

Dhamma Talk given by Ven.Narongchai Thanajayo to International Monks during Monk Life Thailand ordination and training program on 18 Jun 2022.

Subjects covered:

(1) Buddha explains the higher benefits of being an ascetic:

-Restraint of Patimokkha (small, intermediate & large section on Sila)

-Pure Livelihood

-Sense Restraint

-Mindfulness + Awareness

-Contentment

-Abandon Five Hindrances

-Absorption (1-4 Jhana)

-8 Higher Knowledge

(2) The comparison of the monastic training founded in:

Mahāassapura (MN 39)

Samannaphala (DN 2)

Ganaka Moggallana (MN 107)