Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.315

v1.c7.315

The Buddha, however, often preached to Ānanda without any such provocation on various topics—e.g., on the nature of the saṅkhāra (S. iii. 37-40); on the impossibility of the monk without faith attaining eminence in the sāsana (A. v. 152 ff.); on the power the Buddha has of knowing which doctrines would appeal to different people and of preaching accordingly (A. v. 36 f.); on immorality and its consequences (A. i. 50 f.); on the admonitions that should be addressed to new entrants to the Order (A. iii. 138 f.); on the advice which should be given to friends by those desiring their welfare (A. i. 222).