Short, poetic, and startlingly direct, the Itivuttaka (This Was Said) is a collection of 112 short suttas said to have been memorized and transmitted by the laywoman Khujjuttarā. Together, these suttas cover a wide range of key Dharma topics: What kinds of action, qualities, and attitudes lead to awakening? What should be abandoned, what cultivated, and what delighted in? What is the experience of one who is fully free? Though less cited than neighboring texts like the Dhammapada, the Itivuttaka articulates a robust path of liberation in a distilled form.

In this half-day online class, we will explore a selection of these short teachings, approaching them as practical guides toward discernment and release. We’ll meditate, closely examine the text, draw out themes, and reflect together on this concise expression of the path.

For more information, and to register, visit Sati Center for Buddhist Studies.

We will use Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu’s translation, available in full here.