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Linked Discourses · SN 52.20

  • Linked Discourses 52.20Saṁyutta Nikāya 52.20
  • 2. A Thousand2. Dutiyavagga

Comprehending the Faculties of OthersIndriyaparopariyattasutta

“… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that I truly understand the faculties of other sentient beings and other individuals after encompassing them with my mind.”“Imesañca panāhaṁ, āvuso, catunnaṁ satipaṭṭhānānaṁ bhāvitattā bahulīkatattā parasattānaṁ parapuggalānaṁ indriyaparopariyattaṁ yathābhūtaṁ pajānāmī”ti.

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  1. SN 52.14 Encompassing the Mind 0.66near 0.1Linked Discourses 52.14 2. A Thousand Encompassing the Mind “… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that I understand the minds of other beings and individuals, having…
  2. SN 52.19 Diverse Beliefs 0.62near 0.1Linked Discourses 52.19 2. A Thousand Diverse Beliefs “… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that I truly understand the diverse convictions of sentient beings.”…
  3. SN 52.21 Absorptions, Etc. 0.60near 0.1Linked Discourses 52.21 2. A Thousand Absorptions, Etc. “… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that I truly understand corruption, cleansing, and emergence regarding…
  4. SN 52.23 Clairvoyance 0.58near 0.1Linked Discourses 52.23 2. A Thousand Clairvoyance “… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that, with clairvoyance that is purified and superhuman, I understand how se…
  5. SN 52.18 Diverse Elements 0.58near 0.1Linked Discourses 52.18 2. A Thousand Diverse Elements “… And it’s because of developing and cultivating these four kinds of mindfulness meditation that I truly understand the world with its many and diverse elements.”…