samyutta
Samyutta is a major collection within the Sutta Pitaka of the Pali Canon in Theravada Buddhism. The term samyutta derives from Pali and means connected or linked, reflecting the collection’s practice of organizing discourses by shared topics rather than by length. The Samyutta Nikaya comprises numerous suttas arranged into groups called vaggas, with each group focusing on a cohesive theme. The discourses are generally brief and consist of dialogues or sermons in which the Buddha or his disciples explore a particular topic. The collection is regarded as one of the primary sources for early Buddhist teaching, offering thematic access to doctrine and practice.
Content and form: The discourses cover a wide range of subjects, including fundamental doctrines such as impermanence,
Manuscripts and translations: The Samyutta Nikaya exists in the traditional Pali canon and has parallels in
Significance: In Theravada study and practice, the Samyutta Nikaya provides accessible entry points to core doctrines,