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SN 13 · 11 texts · 11 in English

Linked Discourses on Comprehension

Abhisamayasaṁyutta

The “Linked Discourses on the Breakthrough” contains 11 discourses on the value of realizing the Dhamma. Each discourse features a memorable simile illustrating the truly momentous implications of seeing the four noble truths.

The Chapter on Comprehension

Abhisamayavagga
  • SN 13.1 A FingernailNakhasikhāsutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the great earth; what remains is like the dirt under a fingernail.

  • SN 13.2 A Lotus PondPokkharaṇīsutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the water in a massive dam; what remains is like a few drops on a blade of grass.

  • SN 13.3 Where the Waters Join TogetherSambhejjaudakasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the water at the confluence of great rivers; what remains is like a few drops.

  • SN 13.4 Where the Waters Join Together (2nd)Dutiyasambhejjaudakasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the water at the confluence of great rivers; what remains is like a few drops.

  • SN 13.5 The EarthPathavīsutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the great earth; what remains is like seven balls of clay.

  • SN 13.6 The Earth (2nd)Dutiyapathavīsutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the great earth; what remains is like seven balls of clay.

  • SN 13.7 The OceanSamuddasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the water in the ocean; what remains is like a few drops.

  • SN 13.8 The Ocean (2nd)Dutiyasamuddasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the water in the ocean; what remains is like a few drops.

  • SN 13.9 A MountainPabbatasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the Himalayas; what remains is like seven bits of gravel.

  • SN 13.10 A Mountain (2nd)Dutiyapabbatasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the Himalayas; what remains is like seven bits of gravel.

  • SN 13.11 A Mountain (3rd)Tatiyapabbatasutta

    For someone who has seen the truth, the suffering eliminated is like the Sineru, king of mountains; what remains is like seven bits of gravel.