Samyutta Nikaya - Venerable Dhammavuddho

This is a collection of readings and discussions of the Samyutta Nikaya (Topical Discourses of the Buddha) by Venerable Dhammavuddho Maha Thera during the vassa of 2009 at Vihara Buddha Gotama (VBG). A vassa is a Buddhist rain retreat, typically observed by the Theravadan Buddhist monks. It usually falls in the month of July, and lasts for 3 months.

Introduction

1. The first is Sagatha Vagga, the section on verses, containing 11 chapters.
2. The second is Nidana Vagga, on Dependent Origination, containing 10 chapters.
3. The third is Khanda Vagga, on the 5 aggregates of attachment, containing 13 chapters.
4. The fourth is Salayatana Vagga, on the 6 sense bases, containing 10 chapters.
5. The fifth is called the Maha Vagga, which contains some teachings of major Buddhist doctrines, such as The Noble Eightfold Path, the seven bojjhanga, and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. It contains 12 chapters.

Sagatha Vagga

Nidana Vagga