4.1 THE STORY OF SUMANADEVI - Dhammapada Verse 18 (YOUTH DHAMMA SESSION)

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

Another session to accompany the third module in the Youth Dhamma Gradual Teachings series looking into Buddha's Gradual Instructions to Lay People on HEAVENLY REALMS (saggakathaṁ)

In this additional session, we look at the story of Anathapindika's youngest daughter, Sumanadevi - her qualities and attainments, short life, and subsequent rebirth in a heavenly realm. We also remind ourselves of the three grounds for making merit and examine what blocks us from developing the wholesome qualities. In particular, we look at the three intoxications that obstruct the heavenly messengers.

Some of the suttas that are mentioned directly or indirectly in this session:

• — Sumanadevī Vatthu (Dhp 18)
• — Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (Iti 60)
• — Sukhumāla Sutta (AN 3.39)
• — Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
• — Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna Sutta (AN 5.57)

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Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai