Samiddhi Sutta
1. Samiddhi Sutta. The story of a nymph who tried to tempt Samiddhi Thera. The story is similar to the introductory story of the Samiddhi JÄtaka, but the discussion between Samiddhi and the devatÄ is given at greater length. When Samiddhi told her of his aim in leading the religious life, she wished to know more of the Buddha’s teaching, and asked him to find an opportunity for her to see the Buddha. This Samiddhi did, and the Buddha taught her. S.i.8 ff.
2. Samiddhi Sutta. Describes the unsuccessful attempt of MÄra to frighten Samiddhi Thera (q.v.) MÄra made a tremendous noise near him, and Samiddhi sought the Buddha’s advice. The Buddha explained to him that the noise was made by MÄra, and the next time he came Samiddhi challenged him to do his worst. S.i.119 f.
3. Samiddhi Sutta. Taught at the KalandakanivÄpa in Veluvana, in answer to Samiddhi’s question as to what MÄra is and what are his distinguishing qualities. S.iv.38f.
4. Samiddhi Sutta.- Samiddhi (or Saviá¹á¹ha) and MahÄ-Koá¹á¹hita once visit SÄriputta. SÄriputta asks them: Which is the most excellent — one who has testified to the truth with body, one who has won view, or one released by faith? Savittha prefers the one released by faith, MahÄ-Koá¹á¹hita the one who has testified to the truth with body, while SÄriputta’s preference is for the one who has won view, for in him insight is most developed.
Together they go to the Buddha and put the case before him; the Buddha tells them that it is not an easy matter to decide. A.i.118f
5. Samiddhi Sutta.- Records a lesson given by SÄriputta to Samiddhi on purposive thoughts (saá¹…kappavitakkÄ). A.iv.385 f.
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