This research work is ‘an analytical study of the Sāmaññāphala Sutta’. It has three main objectives: (1) to study the concept of Sāmaññaphala Sutta, (2) to study the fruits of recluseship life in Sāmaññaphala Sutta, and (3) to analysis the fruit of recluseship in the Sāmaññaphala Sutta.

It is comprised with five chapters. In the first chapter, as the first objective of this research, it will be introduced general account of the Sāmaññaphala Sutta in the Sīlakkhandha-vagga of Dīdha-nikāya. Then, the aim of the second chapter is the concept of recluseship life in the Sāmaññaphala Sutta. In this regards, it will be examined the meaning of recluseship life: the life of reclusehip, comparison of household life and recluseship life and the aim of recluseship life. Furthermore, it will be explored the life of the King Ajātasattu and his problem, the six contemporary religious teacher’s theory and going to ask the Buddha.

In the third chapter is mainly concerned with the fruit of rescluseship life described in the Sāmaññaphala Sutta. In this case, it will be covered the fruit of recluseship life, in this case, it will be divided into level of recluseship and divided into first, second and higher level. Then, on the moral discipline (Sīlasection), the fruits on calming the mind (Samādhi section), level the fruit of rescluseship life, and Supernormal powers, and Insight & Liberation (Paññā section) will be covered.

Finally, the chapter four is going to be analyzed the fruit of recluseship life in accordance with the Sāmaññaphala Sutta. It will be explored purpose of recluseship life and going forth, kinds of fruits of reclushiplife and its benefits, mindfulness and attainment, insight and wisdom, etc. Finally, the chapter five is going to draw into conclusion of the study and suggestion for further studies. After having explored the Sāmaññāphala Sutta, it can be found that the concept of recluseship life in Buddhism differs from the other religious idea. Not only the concept, but also the result and practice way are obviously different. A remarkable one in this Sutta is that from ancient time to till now, the religious life could not interferer the worldly affair and the King Ajātasattu gave the chance of exemption for the recluses to release from the various duties of normal citizenship. 

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