I’m collecting a list of ‘Benefits of…’ suttas. By that, I mean suttas that list the specific benefits of certain Dhamma practices. Here is what I have so far. Please let me know what you think is missing. Thank you!
EDIT 1/1/26: I’ve added some additional suttas. If anyone finds others, please let me know!
Benefits of accomplishment in virtue. (DN 16)
Benefits of enjoying the pleasure of jhana. (DN 29)
Benefits of mindfulness of the body. (MN 119)
Benefits of the brahmaviharas, mindfulness of breathing; perception of: corpses, unbeautiful, death, repulsiveness of food, dissatisfaction with the whole world, impermanence, suffering in impermanence, not-self in suffering, giving up, dispassion, cessation. (SN 46.57 - 46.76)
Benefits of mindfulness of breathing. (SN 54.8)
Benefits of wealth. (AN 2.227)
Benefits of relying on a true person. (AN 2.242)
Benefits of walking meditation. (AN 5.29)
Benefits of giving. (AN 5.35)
Benefits of listening to the Dhamma. (AN 5.202)
Benefits of porridge. (AN 5.207)
Benefits of using chew sticks. (AN 5.208)
Benefits of falling asleep mindfully and clearly comprehending. (AN 5.210)
Benefits of patience (AN 5.215, AN 5.216)
Benefits of impressive conduct (AN 5.217, AN 5.218)
Benefits of a reasonable amount of wandering. (AN 5.221, AN 5.222)
Benefits of staying for a reasonable length of time. (AN 5.223, AN 5.224)
Benefits of good conduct. (AN 5.241, AN 5.245)
Benefits of realizing the fruit of stream-entry. (AN 6.97)
Benefits of the perception of impermanence in all formations. (AN 6.102)
Benefits of the perception of dukkha in all formations. (AN 6.103)
Benefits of perceiving not-self in all dhammas. (AN 6.104)
Benefits of the perceptions of the unbeautiful, death, repulsiveness of nutriment, non-delight in the whole world, impermanence, suffering in impermanence, and not-self in suffering. (AN 7.49)
Benefits of loving-kindness. (AN 8.1, AN 11.15)
Benefits of listening and discussing the Dhamma. (AN 9.4)
