| Academic | Sutta Name | Notes | PSA Plae | Vagga | Nikaya | PTS | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN.IV.40 | Udaayi Sutta | Asked whether the Buddha praised the practice of sacrifices, the Buddha replies that he does not praise the following four types of sacrifice: 1. sacrifice of oxen; 2. sacrifice of goats and sheep; 3. sacrifice of pigs, and; 4. sacrifice of other animals. The Buddha says that he does, however, praise forms of sacrifice that are free from butchery -- e.g. offerings made to enlightened arahants which can secure for the offerer, liberation of heart, wisdom and happiness in the hereafter. | 35/152 | Catukanipaata Pa.thama Pa.n.naasaka | A"nguttara | A.ii. |