Right Livelihood in Buddhism: Be of Benefit Through Your Work (AN 5.177)
Some work helps. Some work harms.
AN 5.177 is unusually direct about that, and it raises a harder question: what does your work actually put into the world?
Collection: Anguttara Nikāya (AN)
Aṅguttara Nikāya: Numerical Discourses
The Aṅguttara Nikāya arranges suttas in numbered lists, from ones to elevens. It is ideal for quick, structured reminders you can apply immediately, especially around habits, ethics, mental states, and practical training steps.
Use this collection when you want concise teachings that translate well into simple daily practice.
Living in Tune in Buddhism: How Couples Grow in the Same Direction (AN 4.55)
You can care about each other and still feel slightly out of sync.
Small moments don’t quite land. Conversations miss. Decisions pull in different directions.
AN 4.55 shows why shared direction matters, and what it means to actually live in tune.