Eleven Holy Discourses of Protection

Eleven Holy Discourses of Protection (Mahā Paritta Pāḷi) is a collection of eleven important Buddhist discourses or suttas that are considered protective and auspicious.


The book was compiled, translated and transliterated from the Burmese Pāḷi scriptures into English by Sao Htun Hmat Win, a renowned Burmese scholar and director of the Department of Religious Affairs in Rangoon, Myanmar.

The book provides a historical sketch and commentary for each of these important Buddhist discourses, making it a valuable resource for understanding their significance and context.


The eleven discourses included in the book are:

Maṅgala Sutta - The Discourse on Auspices

Ratana Sutta - The Discourse on Precious Jewels

Mettā Sutta - The Discourse on Lovingkindness

Khandha Sutta - The Discourse on Protection of the Aggregates

Mora Sutta - The Discourse on the Peacock's Prayer

Vatṭṭa Sutta - The Discourse on the Quail’s Asseveration

Dhajagga Sutta - The Discourse on the Crest of Banners

Āṭānāṭiya Sutta - The Discourse on Āṭānāṭiya

Aṅgulimāla Sutta - The Act of Truth by Reverend Aṅgulimāla

Bojjhaṅga Sutta - The Discourse on the Seven Factors of Enlightenment

Pubbaṇha Sutta - The Discourse on Good Morning