DN2.1. A Discussion With the King’s Ministers

DN2.2. A Discussion With Jīvaka Komārabhacca

DN2.3. The Question About the Fruits of the Ascetic Life

• DN2.3.1. The Doctrine of Pūraṇa Kassapa

• DN2.3.2. The Doctrine of Makkhali Gosāla

• DN2.3.3. The Doctrine of Ajita Kesakambala

• DN2.3.4. The Doctrine of Pakudha Kaccāyana

• DN2.3.5. The Doctrine of Nigaṇṭha Nātaputta

• DN2.3.6. The Doctrine of Sañjaya Belaṭṭhiputta

DN2.4. The Fruits of the Ascetic Life

• DN2.4.1. The First Fruit of the Ascetic Life

• DN2.4.2. The Second Fruit of the Ascetic Life

• DN2.4.3. The Finer Fruits of the Ascetic Life

• • DN2.4.3.1. Ethics

  • DN2.4.3.1.1. The Shorter Section on Ethics

  • DN2.4.3.1.2. The Middle Section on Ethics

  • DN2.4.3.1.3. The Long Section on Ethics

  • DN2.4.3.2. Immersion

  • DN2.4.3.2.1. Sense Restraint

  • DN2.4.3.2.2. Mindfulness and Situational Awareness

  • DN2.4.3.2.3. Contentment

  • DN2.4.3.2.4. Giving Up the Hindrances

  • DN2.4.3.2.5. First Absorption

  • DN2.4.3.2.6. Second Absorption

  • DN2.4.3.2.7. Third Absorption

  • DN2.4.3.2.8. Fourth Absorption

  • DN2.4.3.3. The Eight Knowledges

  • DN2.4.3.3.1. Knowledge and Vision

  • DN2.4.3.3.2. Mind-Made Body

  • DN2.4.3.3.3. Psychic Powers

  • DN2.4.3.3.4. Clairaudience

  • DN2.4.3.3.5. Comprehending the Minds of Others

  • DN2.4.3.3.6. Recollection of Past Lives

  • DN2.4.3.3.7. Clairvoyance

  • DN2.4.3.3.8. Ending of Defilements

DN2.5. Ajātasattu Declares Himself a Lay Follower