Digha Nikaya

Buddhist literature

Also known as: “Dirghagama”

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The Digha Nikaya is a collection of 34 long Buddhist discourses, forming part of the Sutta Pitaka. It is also known as the "Long Collection" and is attributed to the Buddha himself.1

These discourses cover a wide range of topics, including fundamental Buddhist doctrines, legends, moral rules, and social ethics. For example, the Brahmajala Sutta discusses core Buddhist teachings and rival philosophies, while the Sigalovada Sutta offers guidance on domestic and social ethics for laypeople. The Mahaparinibbana Sutta recounts the Buddha's final year and passing. The Digha Nikaya provides insights into the everyday life and religious practices of its time.1

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Sutta Pitaka
Digha Nikaya (“Long Collection”; Sanskrit Dirghagama), 34 long suttas including doctrinal expositions, legends, and moral rules. The first, the Brahmajala Sutta (“Discourse on the Divine Net”), renowned and much quoted, deals with fundamental Buddhist doctrines and with rival philosophies and tells much about everyday life…
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Digha Nikaya (“Long Collection”; Sanskrit Dirghagama), 34 long suttas including doctrinal expositions, legends, and moral rules. The first, the Brahmajala Sutta (“Discourse on the Divine Net”), renowned and much quoted, deals with fundamental Buddhist doctrines and with rival philosophies and tells much about everyday life…
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