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This is Book one of Anguttara Nikaya

 Text of &quot;Anguttara Nikaya&quot;





 TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA





 The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha



 Note : This is an Updated Anguttara Nikaya Originally Translated by Bhikku Bodhi





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 Numerical Discourses (Anguttara Nikaya)

 (Counting on Fingers)



= 1. The Book of the Ones (Ekakanipata) of Numerical Discourses (Anguttara Nikaya) =

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Namo Tassya Bhagavato, Arahato, Samma-Sam-Buddhassya

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Homage to that Bhagavato(Lord), Enemy Vanquisher ,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Rightly and Perfectly Enlightened(Awakened) One

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I. Obsessions of the Mind Section (Rupadi-vaggo)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Thus have I heard. On one occasion the Lord(Buddha) was dwell-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing at Savatthi in Jeta's Grove, Anathapindika's Park. There the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Lord(Buddha) addressed the bhikkhus(monks): &quot;Bhikkhus!&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Venerable sir!&quot; those bhikkhus replied. The Lord(Buddha)

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other form(rupa) that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind [17] of a man as the form of a woman. The form of a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> woman obsesses the mind of a man.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other voice that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a man as the voice of a woman. The voice of a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> woman obsesses the mind of a man.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other odor that so obsesses the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind of a man as the odor of a woman. The odor of a woman

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a man.&quot; 18 [2]

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other taste that so obsesses the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind of a man as the taste of a woman. The taste of a woman

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a man.&quot; 19

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other touch that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a man as the touch of a woman. The touch of a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> woman obsesses the mind of a man 20

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other form(rupa) that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a woman as the form of a man. The form of a man

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a woman.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other sound that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a woman as the sound of a man. The sound of a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> man obsesses the mind of a woman.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other odor that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a woman as the odor of a man. The odor of a man

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a woman.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other taste that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a woman as the taste of a man. The taste of a man

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a woman.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other touch that so obsesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the mind of a woman as the touch of a man. The touch of a man

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> obsesses the mind of a woman.&quot; [3]

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II. Abandoning the Hindrances Section (Nivarana-Pahana-Vaggo)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen sensual(sexual) desire arises and arisen sensual(sexual) desire

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> increases and expands so much as the mark of the attrac-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tive. 23 For one who attends carelessly to the mark of the attrac-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tive, unarisen sensual(sexual) desire arises and arisen sensual(sexual) desire

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> increases and expands.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen ill will arises and arisen ill will increases and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> expands so much as the mark of the repulsive. 24 For one who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attends carelessly to the mark of the repulsive, unarisen ill will

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arises and arisen ill will increases and expands.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen dullness and drowsiness arise and arisen dullness and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> drowsiness increase and expand so much as discontent, leth-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> argy, lazy stretching, drowsiness after meals, and sluggishness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of mind. 2S For one with a sluggish mind, unarisen dullness and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> drowsiness arise and arisen dullness and drowsiness increase

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and expand.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen restlessness and remorse arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> restlessness and remorse increase and expand so much as an

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unsettled mind. 26 For one with an unsettled mind, unarisen rest-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lessness and remorse arise and arisen restlessness and remorse

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> increase and expand.&quot; [4]

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen doubt arises and arisen doubt increases and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> expands so much as careless attention. 27 For one who attends

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> carelessly, unarisen doubt arises and arisen doubt increases and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> expands.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen sensual(sexual) desire does not arise and arisen sensual

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> desire is abandoned so much as the mark of the unattractive. 29

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> For one who attends carefully to the mark of the unattractive,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen sensual(sexual) desire does not arise and arisen sensual(sexual) desire

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is abandoned.&quot; 30

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen ill will does not arise and arisen ill will is abandoned so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much as the liberation of the mind by loving-kindness(metta). 31 For one

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who attends carefully to the liberation of the mind by loving-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kindness, unarisen ill will does not arise and arisen ill will is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> abandoned.&quot; 32

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen dullness and drowsiness do notarise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dullness and drowsiness are abandoned so much as the element

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of instigation, the element of persistence, the element of exer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion. 33 For one who has aroused energy(exertion/viriya), unarisen dullness and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> drowsiness do not arise and arisen dullness and drowsiness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> are abandoned.&quot; 34

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen restlessness and remorse do not arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> restlessness and remorse are abandoned so much as pacifica-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion of the mind. 35 For one with a pacified mind, unarisen rest-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lessness and remorse do not arise and arisen restlessness and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> remorse are abandoned.&quot; 36

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing [5] on account

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of which unarisen doubt does not arise and arisen doubt is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> abandoned so much as careful attention. 37 For one who attends

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> carefully, unarisen doubt does not arise and arisen doubt is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> abandoned.&quot; 38

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

III. Unwieldy (Akammania-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (Akammania-Hard/Stubborn)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 21

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even one other thing that when unde-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> veloped is so unwieldy as the mind. An undeveloped mind is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unwieldy.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 22

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> oped is so wieldy as the mind. A developed mind is wieldy.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 23

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when unde-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> veloped leads to such great harm as the mind. An undeveloped

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 24

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> oped leads to such great good as the mind. A developed mind

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 25

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when unde-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> veloped and unmanifested, 39 leads to such great harm as the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind: The mind, when undeveloped and unmanifested, leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 26

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing [6J that, when

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> developed and manifested, leads to such great good as the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind. The mind, when developed and manifested, leads to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> great good'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 27

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when unde-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> veloped and uncultivated, leads to such great harm as the mind.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> The mind, when undeveloped and uncultivated, leads to great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 28

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> oped and cultivated, leads to such great good as the mind. The

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind, when developed and cultivated, leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 29

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> undeveloped and uncultivated, brings such suffering as the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind. The mind, when undeveloped and uncultivated, brings

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> suffering.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 30

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> oped and cultivated, brings such happiness as the mind. The

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind, when developed and cultivated, brings happiness.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

IV. Untamed Section (Adanta-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (Adanta - Untamed/Wild)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 31

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), 'I do not see even one other thing that when untamed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to such great harm as the mind. An untamed mind leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 32

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when tamed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to such great good as the mind. A tamed mind leads to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 33

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing [7] that when

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unguarded leads to such great harm as the mind. An unguarded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 34

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when guarded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to such great good as the mind. A guarded mind leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to great good.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 35

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when unpro-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tected leads to such great harm as the mind. An unprotected

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 36

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when pro-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tected leads to such great good as the mind. A protected mind

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 37

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when unre-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> strained leads to such great harm as the mind. An unrestrained

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 38

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that when restrained

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to such great good as fhe mind. A restrained mind leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to great good/'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 39

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when untamed,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unguarded, unprotected, and unrestrained, leads to such great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harm as the mind. The mind, when untamed, unguarded,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unprotected, and unrestrained, leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 40

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that, when tamed,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> guarcied, protected,, and restrained, leads to such great good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as the mind. The mind, when tamed, guarded, protected, and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> restrained, leads to great good. &quot; [8]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

V.Spike Section (Panihitaaccha-vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 41

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), suppose a misdirected spike of hill rice or barley

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> were pressed by the hand or foot. It is impossible that it would

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pierce the hand or the foot and draw blood. For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because the spike is misdirected. So too, it is impossible that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a bhikkhu(monk) with a misdirected mind would pierce ignorance,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arouse true knowledge, and realize nibbana(nirvana). For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because the mind is misdirected.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 42

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), suppose a well-directed spike of hill rice or barley

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> were pressed by the hand or foot. It is possible that it would

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pierce the hand or the foot and draw blood. For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because the spike is well directed. So too, it is possible that a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> bhikkhu with a well-directed mind would pierce ignorance

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arouse true knowledge, and realize nibbana(nirvana). For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because the mind is well directed.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 43

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Here, bhikkhus, having encompassed a mentally corrupted

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> person's mind with my own mind, I understand that if this

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> person were to die at this time, he would be deposited in hell

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as if brought there. For what reason? Because his mind is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> corrupted. It is because of mental corruption that with the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> breakup of the body, after death, some beings here are reborn

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in the plane of misery, in a bad destination, in the lower world,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in hell.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 44

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Here, bhikkhus, having encompassed a mentally placid per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> son's mind with my own mind, I understand that if [9] this per^.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> son were to die at this time&gt; he would be deposited in heaven as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> if brought there. For what reason? Because his mind is placid. 42

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> It is because of mental placidity that with the breakup of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> body, after death, some beings here are reborn in a good desti-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nation, in a heavenly world.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 45

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), suppose there were a pool of water that was cloudy,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> turbid, and muddy. Then a man with good sight standing on

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the bank could not see shells, gravel and pebbles, and shoals

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of fish swimming about and resting. For what reason? Because

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the water is cloudy. So too, it is impossible for a bhikkhu with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a cloudy mind to know his own good, the good of others, or the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good of both/or to realize a superhuman distinction in knowl-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> edge and vision worthy of the noble ones. For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because his mind is cloudy.&quot; 43

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 46

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), suppose there were a pool of water that was clear,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> serene, and limpid. Then a man with good sight standing on

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the bank could see shells, gravel and pebbles, and shoals of fish

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> swimming about and resting. For what reason? Because the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> water is limpid. So too, it is possible for a bhikkhu with a limpid

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind to know his own good, the good of others, and the good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of both, and to realize a superhuman distinction in knowledge

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and vision worthy of the noble ones. 44 For what reason? Because

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> his mind is limpid.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 47

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), just as sandalwood is declared to be the best of trees

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with respect to malleability and wieldiness, so too I do not see

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> even one other thing that, when developed and cultivated, is so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> malleable and wieldy as the mind. A developed and cultivated

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind is malleable and wieldy.&quot; [10]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 48

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even one other thing that changes so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> quickly as the mind. 45 It is not easy to give a simile for how

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> quickly the mind changes.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 49

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Luminous, bhikkhus(monks), is this mind, but it is defiled by adventi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tious defilements.&quot; 46

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 50

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Luminous, bhikkhus, is this mind, and it is freed from adventi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tious defilements.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

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VI.Luminous is Citta (Consciousness)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 51

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Luminous, bhikkhus(monks), is this mind, but it is defiled by adventi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tious defilements. The uninstructed worldling does not under-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> stand this as it really is; therefore I say that for the uninstructed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> worldling there is no development of the mind.&quot; 47

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 52

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Luminous, bhikkhus, is this mind, and it is freed from adven-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> titious defilements. The instructed noble disciple understands

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> this as it really is; therefore I say that for the instructed noble

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> disciple there is development of the mind.&quot; 48

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 53

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), if for just the time of a finger snap a bhikkhu pur-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sues a mind of loving-kindness(metta), he is called a bhikkhu who is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not devoid of jhana(trance state), who acts upon the teaching of the Teacher,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who responds to his advice, and who does not eat the country's

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> almsfood in vain. 49 How much more, then, those who cultivate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> it!&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 54

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), if for just the time of a finger snap a bhikkhu devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ops a mind of loving-kindness(metta), he is called a bhikkhu who is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not devoid of jhana(trance state), who acts upon the teaching of the Teacher,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who responds to his advice, and who does not eat the country's

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> almsfood in vain. How much more, then, those who cultivate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> it!&quot; [11]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 55

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), if for just the time of a finger snap a bhikkhu

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attends to a mind of loving-kindness(metta), he is called a bhikkhu

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who is. not devoid of jhana(trance state), who acts upon the teaching of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Teacher, who responds to his advice, and who does not eat

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the country's almsfood in vain. How much more, then, those

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who cultivate it!&quot;. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 56

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whatever qualities are harmful(akusala), partake of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala), and pertain to the harmful(akusala), all have the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind as their forerunner. 50 Mind arises first followed by the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma).&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 57

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whatever qualities are harmful(akusala), partake of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala), and pertain to the beneficial(kusala), all have the mind as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> their forerunner. Mind arises first followed by the beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 58

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see a single thing that so causes unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to decline as slothfulness. 51 For one who is slothful, unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> decline'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 59

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see a single thing that so causes unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen harmful(akusala) quali-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ties to decline as alertfulness. For one who is alertful, unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 60

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see a single thing that so causes unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to decline as laziness. For one who is lazy, unarisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> [ 12 ]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

VII.Arousal of Energy Etc. Section (Viriyarambhadi-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 61

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as arousal of energy(exertion/viriya). For one who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> has aroused energy(exertion/viriya), unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 62

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as strong desire. 52 For one with strong desire,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 63

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> uuarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities'- to decline as fewness of desires. 53 For one with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> few desires, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 64

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as non-contentment. 54 For one who is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not content, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 65

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as contentment. 55 For one who is content,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities decline' [13]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 66

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as careless attention. For one who attends

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> carelessly, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 67

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as careful attention. For one who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attends carefully, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 68

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as lack of complete comprehension(sampajanna). For one who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> does not completely comprehend, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 69

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as complete comprehension(sampajanna). 56 For one who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> completely comprehends, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 70

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as bad friendship. For one with bad friends,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities decline.&quot; [14]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

VIII. Good Friendship Etc. Section (Kalyanamittadi-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (Kalyan-Well Wishing; Mitta-Friend)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 71

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisenharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as good friendship. For one with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good friends, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot; 57

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 72

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as the pursuit of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the non-pursuit of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma). Through the pursuit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-pursuit of beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) dualities decline,&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 73

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) to arise and arisen harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities to decline as the pursuit of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the non-pursuit of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma). Through the pur-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> suit of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-pursuit ofharmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 74

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen factors of enlightenment not to arise and arisen factors

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of enlightenment not to reach fulfillment by development as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> careless attention. For one who attends carelessly, unarisen fac-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tors of enlightenment do not arise and arisen factors of enlight-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> enment do not reach fulfillment by development.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 75

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so causes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen factors of enlightenment to arise and arisen factors of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> enlightenment to reach fulfillment by development as careful

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attention. [15] For one who attends carefully, unarisen factors of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> enlightenment arise and arisen factors of enlightenment reach

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fulfillment by development/'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 76

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the loss of relatives. The worst thing

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to lose is panna(divine knowledge).&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 77

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the increase of relatives. The best

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> thing in which to increase is panna(divine knowledge). Therefore, bhikkhus, you

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> should train yourselves thus: 'We will increase in panna(divine knowledge). It is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in such a way that you. should train yourselves.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 78

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the loss of wealth. The worst thing

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to lose is panna(divine knowledge).&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 79

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the increase of wealth. The best

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> thing in which to increase is panna(divine knowledge). Therefore, bhikkhus, you

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> should train yourselves thus: 'We will increase in panna(divine knowledge). It is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in such a way that you should train yourselves.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 80

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the loss of fame. The worst thing to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lose is panna(divine knowledge).&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 81

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Insignificant, bhikkhus, is the increase of fame. The best thing

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in which to increase is panna(divine knowledge). Therefore, bhikkhus, you should

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> train yourselves thus: 'We will increase in panna(divine knowledge). It is in such

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a way that you should train yourselves.&quot; [16]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

IX. Slothfulness Etc. Section(Pamadadi-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (Pamada - Alertlessness/Slothfulness)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 82

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even a single thing that leads to such great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harm as slothfulness. slothfulness leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 83

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that leads to such

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> great good as alertfulness. alertfulness leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 84 - 85

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (84) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that leads to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> such great harm as laziness. . . (85) . . . that leads to such great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good as arousal of energy(exertion/viriya) :.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 86 &quot;. strong desire. . . (87) . . . fewness of desires. . .&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 88 &quot;.1. non-contentment - (89). . . contentment ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 90&quot;. . . careless attention. . . (91) . . .careful attention. . .&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 92 &quot;. . . lack of complete comprehension(sampajanna). . . (93) . . . complete compre-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> hension.'.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 94 &quot;... bad friendship. . . (95) . . . good friendship ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 96 &quot;. . . the pursuit of harmful(Akusalanam) qualities and the non-pursuit of beneficial(kusalanam) qualities. . . (97) . . . the pursuit of beneficial(kusalanam) qualities and the non-pursuit of harmful(Akusalanam) qualities. The pursuit of beneficial(kusalanam) qualities and the non-pursuit of harmful(Akusalanam) qualities leads to great good.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

X. Second Slothfulness Etc. Section (Dutiya-Pamadadi-Vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 98

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Among internal factors, bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even a single

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> factor that leads to such great harm as slothfulness. slothfulness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to great harm.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 99

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Among internal factors, bhikkhus, I do not see even a single factor that leads to such great good as alertfulness. [17] alertfulness leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 100 &quot;Among internal factors, bhikkhus, I do not see even a single factor that leads to such great harm as laziness. . . (101) . . . that leads to such great good as arousal of energy(exertion/viriya). . .&quot; 60

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 102 &quot;. . . strong desire. . . 103 . . . fewness of desires ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 104. . non-contentment .'. . 105 . . . contentment. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 106. . careless attention. . . (107) . . . careful attention ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 108. . lack of complete comprehension(sampajanna). . . 109 . . . complete comprehension(sampajanna)...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 110 &quot;Among external factors, bhikkhus, I do not see

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> even a single factor that leads to such great harm as bad

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> friendship....&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 111 &quot;Among external factors, bhikkhus, I do not see

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> even a single factor that leads to such great good as good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> friendship &quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 112 &quot;Among internal factors, bhikkhus, I do not see even

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a single factor that leads to such great harm as the pursuit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-pursuit of beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 113. . . that leads to such great good as the pursuit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-pursuit of harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities. The pursuit of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pursuit of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) leads to great good.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 114

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so leads to the decline and disappearance of the good Dhamma(path) as slothfulness. Slothfulness leads to the decline and disappearance of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the good Dhamma.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 115

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so leads to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the continuation, non-decline, and non-disappearance of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good Dhamma as alertfulness. [18] alertfulness leads to the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> continuation, non-decline, and non-disappearance of the good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 116 &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing that so leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to the decline and disappearance of the good Dhamma as laziness. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 117. . . that so leads to the continuation, non-decline.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and non-disappearance of the good Dhamma as arousal of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> energy(exertion/viriya) ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 118 &quot;. . . strong desire ...119... fewness of desires. . .&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 120. . non-contentment. . . 121 . . . contentment ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 122. . careless attention. . . 123. . . careful attention. . .&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 124 &quot;... lack of complete comprehension(sampajanna). . . 125 . . . complete compre-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> hension...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 126 &quot;. . . bad friendship. . . 127 . . . good friendship ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 128 &quot;. . . the pursuit of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pursuit of beneficial(kusala) qualifies. . . 129 . . . the pursuit of beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities and the iron-pursuit of harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma).

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> The pursuit of beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) and the non-pursuit of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) leads to the continuation, non-decline,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and non-disappearance of the good Dhamma.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 130

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), those bhikkhus who explain non-Dhamma(wrong path) as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma are acting for the harm of many people, the unhappi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ness of many people, for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> people, of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. 61 These bhikkhus generate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much demerit and cause this good Dhamma to disappear.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 131 — 139

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (131) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), those bhikkhus who explain Dhamma(path) as non-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma. . . (132) . . . non-discipline as discipline 62. . . (133) . . . dis-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cipline as non-discipline. . . (134) . . .what has not been stated

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and uttered by the Tathagata(Buddha) as having been stated and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> uttered by him. . . [19] (135) . . . what has been stated and uttered

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not having been stated and uttered by

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> him. . . (136) ., . what has not been practiced by the Tathagata(Buddha)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as having been practiced by him ... (137) ... what has been

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> practiced by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not having been practiced by

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> him. . . (138) . . . what has not been prescribed by the Tathagata(Buddha)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as having been prescribed by him (139). . . what has been pre-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> scribed by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not having been prescribed by him

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> are acting for the harm of many people, for the unhappiness of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> many people, for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many people,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. These bhikkhus generate much

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> demerit and cause this good Dhamma(path) to disappear.&quot; 63

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

XI. Bad-Dhamma Section (Adhamma-Vaggo)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 140

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), those bhikkhus who explain bad-Dhamma(wrong path) as bad-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma are acting for the welfare of many people, for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> happiness of many people, for the good, welfare, and happiness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. These bhikkhus

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> generate much merit and sustain this good Dhamma,&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 141 — 149

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (141) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), those bhikkhus who explain Dhamma(path)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as Dhamma ... . (142) . . . bad-discipline as bad-discipline _. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (143). . . discipline as discipline. . . (144) . . . what has not been

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> stated and uttered by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not having been stated

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and uttered by him. . . (145) . . . what has been stated and uttered

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> by the Tathagata(Buddha) as having been stated and uttered by him. . . [20]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (146). . . what has not been practiced by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not hav-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing been practiced by him. . . (147) . . . what has been practiced by

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Tathagata(Buddha) as having been practiced by him. . . (148) . . . what

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> has not been prescribed by the Tathagata(Buddha) as not having been

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> prescribed by him. , . (149) . . . what has been prescribed by the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Tathagata(Buddha) as having been prescribed by him are acting for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> welfare of many people, for the happiness of many people, for

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the good, welfare, and happiness of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings. These bhikkhus generate much merit and sus-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tain this good Dhamma.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

XII. Non Offense Section (Anapatti-Vaggo)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> “Bhikkhus(monks), those bhikkhus who explain what is non offense

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as an offense are acting for the harm of many people, for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unhappiness of many people, for the ruin, harm, and suffer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. These bhik-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> khus generate much demerit and cause this good Dhamma to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> disappear.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (151) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), those bhikkhus who explain what is an offense as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> no offense . . . (152) ... a light offense as a grave offense. . . (153) ... a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> grave offense as a light offense. . . (154) ... a coarse offense as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not a coarse offense. . . (155) . . . an offense that is not coarse as a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> coarse offense. . . (156) ... a remediable offense as an irremediable

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> offense. .. [21] (157)... an irremediable offense as a remediable

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> offense (158) . . .an offense with redress as an offense without

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> redress. . . (159) . . . an offense without redress as an offense with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> redress are acting for the harm of many people, for the unhappi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ness of many people, for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> people, of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. 66 These bhikkhus generate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much demerit and cause this good Dhamma(path) to disappear.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 'Bhikkhus, those bhikkhus who explain what is no offense as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> no offense are acting for the welfare of many people, for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> happiness of many people, for the good, welfare, and happiness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and humans. These bhikkhus generate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much merit and sustain this good Dhamma.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (161) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), those bhikkhus who explain an offense as an

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> offense. . . (162) . . . a light offense as a light offense. . . (163) . . . a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> grave offense as a grave offense. . . (164) ... a coarse offense as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a coarse offense. . . (165) . . an offense that is not coarse as not a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> coarse offense ... (166). .. a remediable offense as a remediable

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> offense ... (167) . . .an irremediable offense as an irremediable

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> offense. ..(168)... an offense with redress as an offense with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> redress. . . (169) . . . an offense without redress as an offense with-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> out redress are acting for the welfare of many people, for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> happiness of many people, for the good, welfare and happiness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and humans. These bhikkhus generate

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much merit and sustain this good Dhamma.&quot; [22]

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XIII. The One Person Section (Ekapuggala-vaggo)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), there is the one person, who arises in the world for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> welfare of many people, for the happiness of many people, out

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of compassion for the world, for the good, welfare, and happi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ness of devas(angels/gods) and human beings. 67 Who is that one person? The

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Tathagata(Buddha), the Arahant, the Perfectly Enlightened One. This is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> that one person who arises in the world. . . for the good, welfare,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and happiness of devas(angels/gods) and human beings.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (171) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), the manifestation of one person is rare in the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> world. . . (172). . . . there is one person arising in the world who is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> extraordinary- ... (173) . . . the death of one person is lamented by

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> many people . ... (174) 68 . . . there is one person arising in the world

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who is unique, without a peer, without counterpart, incom-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> parable, matchless, unrivaled, unequaled, without equal, 69 the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> foremost of bipeds. 70 Who is that one person? The Tathagata(Buddha), the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Arahant, the Perfectly Enlightened One. This is that one person

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arising in the World, who is. . . the foremost of bipeds.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), the manifestation of one person is the (175) mani-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> festation of great vision. .. (176) ... the manifestation of great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> light. ... (177) . . . the manifestation of great radiance ... (178). . the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> manifestation of the six things unsurpassed. . . (179) . . . the real-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ization of the four analytical knowledges. . . (180) . - . the pene-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tration of numerous elements. . . (181) ... . the penetration of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> diversity of elements ... (182) .. .the realization of the fruit of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> true knowledge and liberation [23] ... (183). . . the realization of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the fruit of stream-entry(7 rebirths,sotapatti). . . (184) . . . the realization of the fruit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of once-returning(1 rebirth,sakdagami). . . (185) . . . the realization of the fruit of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> non-returning(no earthly rebirth,anagami). . . (186) . . . the realization of the fruit of arahantship.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Who is that one person? The Tathagata(Buddha), the Arahant, the Per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fectly Enlightened One. This is that one person whose manifes-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tation is the manifestation of great vision... the realization of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the fruit of arahantship.&quot; 72 1

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikklius, I do not see even a single person who properly con-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tinues to keep in motion the unsurpassed wheel of the Dhamma

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> set in motion by the Tathagata(Buddha) as does Sariputta. Sariputta

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> properly continues to keep in motion the unsurpassed wheel

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the Dhamma set in rotation by the Tathagata(Buddha).&quot;

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XIV. Foremost [Disciples] Section  (Etadagga-vaggo)
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i.First Subchapter (Monks) 188 -197
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (188) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the foremost of my bhikkhu disciples in senior-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ity is Annakondanna.&quot; 74

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (189) &quot;. . . among those with great panna(divine knowledge) is Sariputta.&quot; 75

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (190) &quot;...among those with psychic potency(magic/iddhi) is Mahamoggallana.&quot; 76

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (191) &quot;. . .among those who expound the ascetic practices is Mahakassapa. &quot; 77

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (192) &quot;. . . among those with the divine eye is Anuruddha.&quot; 78

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (193) &quot;...among those from eminent families is Bhaddiya Kaligodhayaputta. &quot; 79

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (194) &quot;...among those with a sweet voice is Lakuntaka Bhaddiya.&quot; 80

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (195) &quot;...among those with the lion's roar is Pindola Bharadvaja.&quot; 81

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (196) &quot;... among those who speak on the Dhamma(path) is Purina Mantaniputta. &quot; 82

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (197) &quot;... among those who explain in detail the meaning of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> what has been stated in brief is Mahakaccana.&quot; [24]

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ii.Second Subchapter 198 -208
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (198) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), the foremost of my bhikkhu disciples among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who create a mind-made body is Cullapanthaka.&quot; 83

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (199) &quot;. . . among those skilled in mental transformation is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Cullapanthaka.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (200) &quot;... among those skilled in the transformation of perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is Mahapanthaka,&quot; 84

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (201) &quot;...among those who dwell without conflict is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Subhuti.&quot; 85

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (202). . among those worthy of gifts is Subhuti.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (203) &quot;. . .among forest dwellers is Revata Khadiravaniya.&quot; 86

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (204) &quot;. . . among meditators is Kankharevata. &quot; 87

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (205) &quot;. . .among those who arouse energy(exertion/viriya) is Sona Kolivisa.&quot; 88

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (206) &quot;. . among these who are excellent speakers is Sona

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Kutikanna.&quot; 89

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (207) &quot;. . .among those who make gains is Sivah.&quot; 90

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (208) &quot;. . . among those resolved through faith is Vakkall.&quot; 91

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iii.Third Subchapter 209 —218
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (209) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the foremost of my bhikkhu disciples among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who desire the training is Rahul.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (210) &quot;. . .among those who have gone forth[into hermit life] out of faith is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Ratthapala.&quot; 93

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (211) &quot;. . .among those who are first to take meal tickets is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Kundadhana..&quot; 94

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (212) &quot;...among those who compose inspired verse is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Vahgisa.&quot; 95

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (213) &quot;. . . among those who inspire confidence in all respects

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is Upasena Vahgantaputta;&quot; 96.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (214) &quot;...among those who assign lodgings is Dabba

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Mallaputta.&quot; 97

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (215) &quot;..-.among those pleasing and agreeable to the devtas(angels)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is Pilindavaccha.&quot; 98

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (216) &quot;. . . among those who quickly attain direct knowledge(abhinna)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is Bahiya Daruciriya.&quot; 99

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (217) &quot;... among those with variegated speech is Kumara-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kassapa.&quot; 100

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (218) - &quot;... among those who have attained the analytical

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> knowledges is Mahakotthita.&quot; 101

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

iv.Fourth Subchapter 219-234
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (219) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the Foremost of my bhikkhu disciples among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who are learned is Ananda.&quot; 102

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (220) &quot;,. . among those with good memory is Ananda.&quot; [25]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (221). . among those with a quick grasp is Ananda.&quot; 103

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (222) &quot;. . . among those who are resolute is Ananda.&quot; 104

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (223) &quot;... among personal attendants is Ananda.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (224). . among those with a large retinue is Uruvela-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kassapa.&quot; 105 'if

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (225) &quot;. . . among Those who inspire confidence in families is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Kaludayi.&quot; 106

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (226) &quot;. . . among those with good health is Bakkula.&quot; 107

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (227) &quot;. . . among those who recollect past lives is Sobhita.&quot; 108

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (228) &quot;. . . among the upholders of the discipline is Upali.&quot; 109

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (229) &quot;. . * among those who exhort Bhikkhunis(Nuns) is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Nandaka.&quot; 110

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (230) &quot;. . . among those who guard the doors of the sense fac-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ulties is Nanda.&quot; 111

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (231) &quot;...among those who exhort bhikkhus is Maha-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kappina.&quot; 112

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (232) &quot;...among those with skill with the fire element is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Sagata.&quot; 113

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (233) &quot;...among those who receive eloquent discourses is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Radha.&quot; 114

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (234) &quot;... . among those who wear coarse robes is Mogharaja.&quot; 115

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

v.Fifth Subchapter (Nuns/Bhikkunis) 235 — 247
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (235) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the foremost of my Bhikkhuni(nun)disciples in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> seniority is Mahapajapati Gotami.&quot; 116

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (236) &quot;. . . among those with great panna(divine knowledge) is Khema.&quot; 117

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (237) &quot;...among those with psychic potency(magic/iddhi) is Uppala-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> vanna.&quot; 118

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (238) &quot;...among those who uphold the discipline is Pata-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cara.&quot; 119

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (239) &quot;...among speakers on the Dhamma is Dhamma-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dinna.&quot; 120

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (240) &quot;. . .among meditators is Nanda.&quot; 121

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (241) &quot;. . . among those who arouse energy(exertion/viriya) is Sona. &quot; 122

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (242) &quot;. . . among those with the divine eye is Sakula.&quot; 123

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (243) &quot;... among those who quickly attain direct knowledge(abhinna)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is Bhadda Kundalakesa.&quot; 124

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (244) &quot;...among those who recollect past lives is Bhadda

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Kapilanl.&quot; 125

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (245) &quot;. . . among those who attain great direct knowledge(abhinna) is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Bhadda Kaccana,&quot; 126

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (246) &quot;...among those who wear coarse robes is Kisa-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> gotaml.&quot; 127

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (247) &quot;. . . among those resolved through faith is Sigalamata.&quot; 128

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

vi.Sixth Subchapter (Male Lay Followers) 248-257
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (248) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the foremost of my male lay followers in being

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the first to go for refuge [26] are the merchants Tapussa and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Bhallika.&quot; 129

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (249). . among donors is the householder Sudatta Anathapindika.&quot; 130

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (250) &quot;. . . among speakers on the Dhamma is the householder

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Citta of Macchikasanda.&quot; 131

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (251) &quot;...among those who make use of the four means of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attracting and sustaining others is Hatthaka of Alavi.&quot; 132

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (252). . among those who give what is excellent is Mahanama

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Sakyan.&quot; 133

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (253) &quot;... among those who give what is agreeable is the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> householder Ugga of Vesali.&quot; 134

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (254) &quot;... . among attendants of the Sangha is the householder Uggata.&quot; 135

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (255) &quot;. . .among those with unwavering confidence is Sura

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Ambattha.&quot; 136

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (256) &quot;. . .among those with confidence in persons is Jivaka

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Komarabhacca. &quot; 137

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (257) &quot;... among those who have trust is the householder

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Nakulapita.&quot; 138

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vii.Seventh Subchapter (Female Lay Followers) 258 — 267
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (258) &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), the foremost of my female lay followers in being

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the first to go for refuge is Sujata, daughter of Senani.&quot; 139

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (259) &quot;. ..among donors is Visakha Migaramata.&quot; 140

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (260) &quot;... among those who are learned is Khujjuttara.&quot; 141

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (261) &quot;...among those who dwell in loving-kindness(metta) is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Samavati.&quot; 142

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (262) &quot;. . . among meditators is Uttara Nandamata.&quot; 543

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (263) &quot;. . . among those who give what is excellent is Suppavasa

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Koliyan daughter.&quot; 144

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (264) &quot;. . . among those who attend on the sick is the female

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lay follower Suppiya.&quot; 145

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (265). . among those with unwavering confidence is Katiyani

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (266) &quot;...among those who are intimate is the housewife

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Nakulamata'. 147

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (267). . among those whose confidence is based on hearsay

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is the female lay follower Kali of Kulagharika.&quot; 148

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XV. Impossible 149 (Atthana)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 268

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus(monks), that a (enlightened)person

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> accomplished in view could consider any conditioned phenomena(sanharas/sanskaras/emotions)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as permanent; there is no such possibility. But it is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> possible [27] that a worldling might consider some conditioned

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> phenomenon(sanhara/sanskara/emotion) as permanent; there is such a possibility.&quot; 150

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 269

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a person

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> accomplished in view could consider any conditioned phenomena(sanharas/sanskaras/emotions)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as pleasurable; there is no such possibility. But it is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> possible that a worldling might consider some conditioned phenomena(sanharas/sanskaras/emotions)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as pleasurable; there is such a possibility.&quot; 151

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 270

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a person

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> accomplished in view could consider anything as a self; there

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is no such possibility. But it is possible that a worldling might

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> consider something as a self; there is such a possibility.&quot; 152

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 271 — 276

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (271) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> person accomplished in view could deprive his mother of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> life... (272) that a person accomplished in view could deprive

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> his father of life. . . (273) that a person accomplished in view

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> could deprive an arahant of life. . . (274) that a person accom-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> plished in view could, with a mind of hatred, shed the blood

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the Tathagatha. . . (275) that a person accomplished in view

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> could create a schism in the Sangha. . . (276) that a person accom-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> plished in view could acknowledge someone other [than the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Buddha] as teacher; there is no such possibility. But it is possible

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> that a worldling could acknowledge someone other [than the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Buddha] as teacher; there is such a possibility.&quot; 153

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 277

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that two

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arahants who are perfectly enlightened Buddhas 154 [28] could arise

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> contemporaneously in one world system; there is no such pos-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sibility. But it is possible that one arahant who is a perfectly

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> enlightened Buddha might arise in one world system; there is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> such a possibility.' 155

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 278

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that two wheel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> turning monarchs could arise contemporaneously in one world

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> system; there is no such possibility. 156 But it is possible that one

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> wheel-turning monarch might arise in one world system; there

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is such a possibility.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 279 -283

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (279) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> woman could be an arahant who is a perfectly enlightened

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Buddha. . . (280) . . . that a woman could be a wheel-turning

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> monarch ... (281) ... that a woman could occupy the position

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of Sakka(Indra) ... (282) ... that a woman could occupy the position of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Mara. . . (283) . . . that a woman could occupy the position of Brahma;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> there is no such possibility. But it is possible that a man could

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> occupy the position of Brahma; there is such a possibility.&quot; 157

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 284 -286

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (284) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a wished

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for, desired, agreeable result could be produced from bodily

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> misconduct . . . (285) . . . that a wished for, desired, agreeable

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> result could be produced from verbal misconduct. . . (286) . . . that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a wished for, desired, agreeable result could be produced from

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mental misconduct; there is no such possibility. But it is pos-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sible that an unwished for, uhdesired, disagreeable result might

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> be produced [from bodily misconduct. . . from verbal miscon-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> duct. . .] from mental misconduct; there is such a possibility.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 287— 289

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (287) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that an

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unwished for, undesired, disagreeable result could be produced

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> from bodily good conduct [29]. . . (288) . . . that an unwished for,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> undesired, disagreeable result could be produced from verbal

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good conduct ... (289). . . that an unwished for, undesired, dis-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> agreeable result could be produced from mental good conduct;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> there is no such possibility. But it is possible that a wished for,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> desired, agreeable result could be produced [from bodily good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> conduct. . . from verbal good conduct. . .] from mental good con-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> duct; there is such a possibility.&quot; 153

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 290 - 292

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (290) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> person engaging in bodily misconduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world. . . (291) . . . that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a person engaging in verbal misconduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason, with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world. . . (292) . . . that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a person engaging in mental misconduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason, with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world; there is no

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> such possibility. But it is possible that a person engaging [in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> bodily misconduct ... in verbal misconduct. . .] in mental mis-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> conduct could on that account, for that reason, with the breakup

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the body, after death, be reborn in the plane of misery, in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a bad destination, in the lower world, in hell; there is such a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> possibility.&quot; .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 293 -295

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (293) &quot;It is impossible and inconceivable, bhikkhus, that a per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> son engaging in bodily good conduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason, with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in the plane of misery, in a bad destination, in the lower

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> world, in hell (294). . . that a person engaging in verbal good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> conduct could on that account, for that reason, with the breakup

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the body, after death, be reborn in the plane of misery, in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a bad destination, in the lower world, in hell. . . (295) . . . that a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> person engaging in mental good conduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason, with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in the plane of misery, in a bad destination, in the lower

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> world, in hell; there is no such possibility. But it is possible

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> [30] that a person engaging [in bodily good conduct ... in verbal

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good conduct. . .] in mental good conduct could on that account,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for that reason, with the breakup of the body, after death, be

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world; there is such

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a possibility.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

XVI. One Thing 159[Ekadhamma]
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i.First Subchapter
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 296

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), there is one thing that, when developed and culti-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> vated, leads exclusively to disenchantment(nibbida), to dispassion(viraga), to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cessation, to peace, to direct knowledge(abhinna), to enlightenment, to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nibbana. 160 What is that one thing? Recollection of the Buddha. 161

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> This is that one thing that, when developed and cultivated,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads exclusively to disenchantment .... to nibbana(nirvana).&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 297 [162]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (297) &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), there is one thing that, when developed and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cultivated, leads exclusively to disenchantment(nibbida), to dispas-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sion(viraga), to cessation, to peace, to direct knowledge(abhinna), to enlighten-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ment, to nibbana(nirvana). What is that one thing? Recollection of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma.... Recollection of the Sangha .... Recol-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lection of virtuous behavior. . . .  Recollection of generos

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ity. . . . Recollection of the devas(angels/gods). . . .  mindfulness(meditation/sati) of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> breathing .... mindfulness(meditation/sati) of death .... mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body. .... Recollection of peace. ..[163] This is that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> one thing that, when developed and cultivated, leads exclu-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sively to disenchantment(nibbida). . . to nibbana(nirvana).&quot;

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ii.Second Subchapter
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 298

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities increase and expand so much as wrong view. For one

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of wrong view, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) increase and expand.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 299

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen beneficial(kusala) qual-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ities increase and expand so much as right view. [31] For one

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of right view, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) increase and expand.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities decline so much as wrong view. 165 For one of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> wrong view, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma)- decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 301

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline so much as right view. 166 For one

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of right view, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) decline.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 302

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen wrong view arises and arisen wrong view increases so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much as careless attention. For one of careless attention, unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> wrong view arises and arisen wrong view increases.&quot; 167

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 303

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen right view arises and arisen right view increases so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much as careful attention. For one of careful attention, unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> right view arises and arisen right view increases.&quot; 168

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 304

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing on account of which,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with the breakup of the body, after death, beings are reborn in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the plane of misery, in a bad destination, in the lower world, in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> hell, so much as wrong view. Possessing wrong view, with the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> breakup of the body, after death, beings are reborn in the plane

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of misery, in a bad destination, in the lower world, in hell.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 305

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing [32] on account of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> which, with the breakup of the body, after death, beings are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in a good destination, in a heavenly world, so much

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as right view. Possessing right view, with the breakup of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> body, after death, beings are reborn in a good destination, in a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> heavenly world.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 306

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), for a person of wrong view, whatever bodily

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kamma, verbal kamma(karma/deeds), and mental kamma(karma/deeds) he instigates and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> undertakes in accordance with that view, and whatever his (self)awareness,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> yearning, inclination, and character(sankhara/sanskar), all lead to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> what is unwished for, undesired, and disagreeable, to harm and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> suffering. For what reason? Because the view is bad.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Suppose, bhikkhus, a seed of neem, bitter cucumber, or bitter

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> gourd 170 were planted in moist soil. Whatever nutrients it takes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> up from the soil and from the water would all lead to its bitter,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pungent, and disagreeable flavor. For what reason? Because

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the seed is bad. So too, for a person of wrong view, all lead to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> what is unwished for, undesired, and disagreeable, to harm and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> suffering. For what reason? Because the view is bad.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 307

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), for a person of right view, whatever bodily kamma(karma/deeds),

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> verbal kamma(karma/deeds), and mental kamma(karma/deeds) he instigates and under-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> takes in accordance with that view, and whatever his (self)awareness,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> yearning, inclination, and character(sankhara/sanskar), all lead to what

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is wished for, desired, and agreeable, to well-being and happi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ness. For what reason? Because the view is good.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Suppose, bhikkhus, a seed of sugar cane, hill rice, or grape

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> were planted in moist soil. Whatever nutrients it takes up from

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the soil and from the water would all lead to its sweet, agree-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> able, and delectable flavor. 171 For what reason? Because the seed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is good. So too, for a person of right view. . . all lead to what is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> wished for, desired, and agreeable, to welfare and happiness.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> For what reason? Because the view is good.&quot; [33]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

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iii.Third Subchapter 172
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 308

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;BhikkJhus(monks), there is one person who arises in the world for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harm of many people, for the unhappiness of many people,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings. Who is that one person? It is one who holds

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> wrong view and has an incorrect perspective. He draws many

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> people away from the good Dhamma and establishes them in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a bad Dhamma. This is that one person who arises in the world

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for the harm of many people, the unhappiness of many people,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 309

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Blukkhus, there is one person who arises in the world for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> welfare of many people, for the happiness of many people, for

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the good, welfare, and happiness of many people, of devas(angels/gods) and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings. Who is that one person? It is one who holds right

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> view and has a correct perspective. He draws many people

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> away from a bad Dhamma and establishes them in the good

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma. This is that one person who arises in the world for

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the welfare of many people, for the happiness of many people,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> for the good, welfare, and happiness of many people, of devas(angels/gods)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and human beings/' 174

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 310

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single thing so blameworthy

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> as wrong view. Wrong view is the worst of things that are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> blameworthy. &quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 311

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), I do not see even a single person who is acting so

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> much for the harm of many people, the unhappiness of many

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> people, for the ruin, harm, and suffering of many people., of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> devas(angels/gods) and human beings, as the hollow man Makkhali. 175 Just as

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a trap set at the mouth of a river would bring about harm, suf-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fering, calamity, and disaster for many fish, so too, the hollow

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> man Makkhali is, as it were, a &quot;trap for people&quot; 176 who has arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in the world for the harm, suffering, calamity, and disaster of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> many beings.&quot; [34]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 312

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), one who encourages [others] in a badly expounded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma and discipline, and the one whom he encourages, and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the one who, thus encouraged, practices in accordance with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> it, all generate much demerit. For what reason? Because that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma is badly expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 313

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), one who encourages [others] in a well-expounded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma and discipline, and the one whom he encourages,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and the one who, thus encouraged, practices in accordance

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with it, all generate much merit. For what reason? Because that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma is well expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 314

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), with a badly expounded Dhamma and discipline,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> moderation should be known by the giver [of a gift], not by the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> recipient. 177 For what reason? Because that Dhamma is badly

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> expounded. &quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 315

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), with a well-expounded Dhamma and discipline,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> moderation should be known by the recipient [of a gift], not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> by the giver. 178 For what reason? Because that Dhamma(path) is well

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 316

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whoever arouses energy(exertion/viriya) in a badly expounded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma and discipline dwells in suffering. For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because that Dhamma is badly expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 317

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whoever is lazy in a well-expounded Dhamma and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> discipline dwells in suffering. For what reason? Because that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma is well expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 318

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whoever is lazy in a badly expounded Dhamma and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> discipline dwells  in happiness. For what reason? Because that

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma is badly expounded'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 319

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), whoever arouses energy(exertion/viriya) in a well-expounded

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma and discipline dwells in happiness. For what reason?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Because that Dhamma is well expounded.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 320

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), just as even a trifling amount of feces is foul smell-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing, so too I do not praise even a trifling amount of existence(bhavo/cause for rebirth),

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> even for a mere finger snap' 179

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 321

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), just as even a trifling amount of urine is foul

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> smelling.. .  a trifling amount of saliva is foul smelling. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>  a trifling amount of pus is foul smelling. . . [35] . . .  a tri-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fling amount of blood is foul smelling, so too I do not praise even

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a trifling amount of existence(bhavo/cause for rebirth), even for a mere finger snap.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

iv.Jambudipa(India) Repetition Series [Fourth Subchapter] 322 - 365
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 322 &quot;Just as, bhikkhus(monks), in this Jambudipa(India), [153] delightful parks,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> groves, landscapes, and lotus ponds are few, while more numer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ous are the hills and slopes, rivers that are hard to cross, places

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with stumps and thorns, and rugged mountains, so too those

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beings are few who are born on dry ground; more numerous

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> are those beings who are born in water.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 323 &quot;. . . so too those beings are few who are reborn among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings; more numerous are those beings who have been

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn elsewhere than among human beings.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ... so too those beings are few who are reborn in the mid-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dle provinces; more numerous are those who have been reborn

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> in the outlying provinces among the uncouth foreigners.&quot; 184

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 324 &quot;.. .so too those beings are few who are wise, intelli-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> gent, astute, able to understand the meaning of what has been

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> well stated and badly stated; more numerous are those who are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unwise, stupid, obtuse, unable to understand the meaning of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> what has been well stated and badly stated'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 325 &quot;... so too those beings are few who are endowed with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the noble eye of panna(divine knowledge); more numerous are those beings who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> are confused and immersed in ignorance' 185

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 326. . so too those beings are few who get to see the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Tathagata(Buddha); more numerous are those beings who do not get

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to see him.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 327. . so too those beings are few who get to hear the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma and discipline expounded by the Tathagata(Buddha); [36] more

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who do not get to hear it.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 328 &quot;... so too those beings are few who, having heard the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Dhamma, retain it in mind; more numerous are those who,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> having heard the Dhamma, do not retain it in mind.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 329 &quot;.
 * . so too those beings are few who examine the mean-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing of the teachings that have been retained in mind; more

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who do not examine the meaning of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> teachings that have been retained in mind.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 330 &quot;. . .so too those beings are few who understand the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> meaning and the Dhamma and then practice in accordance with

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Dhamma; more numerous are those who do not understand

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the meaning and the Dhamma and do not practice in accor-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dance with the Dhamma.&quot; 186

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 331 &quot;... so too those beings are few who acquire a sense of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> urgency about things inspiring urgency; more numerous are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who do not acquire a sense of urgency about things inspir-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing urgency.&quot; 187

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 332 &quot;. . . so too those beings ate few who, when inspired

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with a sense of urgency, strive carefully; more numerous are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who, when inspired with a sense of urgency, do not strive

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> carefully.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 333 &quot; so too those beings are few who gain samadhi(self absorption/trance),

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> one-pointedness of mind(ekaggacitta sans. ekagracitta), based on release; more numerous are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> those who do not gain samadhi(self absorption/trance), one-pointedness of mind,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> based on release.&quot; 188

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 334. . so too those beings are few who obtain the exquisite

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> taste of delicious food; more numerous are those who do not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> gain such food but subsist on scraps brought in a bowl.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 335 &quot;. . . so too those beings are few who obtain the taste of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> meaning, the taste of the Dhamma, the- taste of liberation; more

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who do not obtain the taste of the meaning,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the taste of the Dhamma, the taste of liberation. 189 Therefore,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> bhikkhus, you should train yourselves thus: 'We will obtain the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> taste of the meaning, the taste of the Dhamma the taste of libera-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion. It is in such a way that you should train yourselves' [37]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 336— 338 &quot;Just as, bhikkhus, in this Jambudipa delightful parks,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> groves, landscapes, and lotus ponds are few, while more numer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ous are the hills and slopes, rivers that are hard to cross, places

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> with stumps and thorns, and rugged mountains, so too those

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beings are few who, when they pass away as human beings, are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn among human beings. More numerous are those who,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> when they pass away as human beings, are reborn in hell ... in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the animal realm. . . in the sphere of afflicted spirits' 191

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 339-341 : ..so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away as human beings, are reborn among the devas(angels/gods). More

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who, when they pass away as human

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beings, are reborn in hell ... in the animal realm ... in the sphere

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of afflicted spirits'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 342— 344 &quot;...so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away as devas(angels/gods), are reborn among the devas(angels/gods). More numer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ous are those who, when they pass away as devas(angels/gods), are reborn in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> hell ... in the animal realm ... in the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 345- 347 &quot;. . .so too those beings are few. who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away as devas(angels/gods), are reborn among human beings. More

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who, when they pass away as devas(angels/gods), are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in hell ... in the animal realm ... in the sphere of afflicted

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 348— 350 &quot;. . .so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from hell, are reborn among human beings. More

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> numerous are those who, when they pass away from hell, are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> reborn in hell ... in the animal realm ... in the sphere of afflicted

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 351— 353. .so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from hell, are reborn among the devas(angels/gods). More numer-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ous are those who, when they pass away from hell, are reborn in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> hell ... in the animal realm. . . in the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 354— 356 &quot;. . . so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from the animal realm, are reborn among human

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beings. More numerous are those who, when they pass away

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> from the animal realm, are reborn in hell... in the animal

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> realm ... in the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 357— 359 &quot;...so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from the animal realm, are reborn among the devas(angels/gods).

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> More numerous are those [38] who, when they pass away from

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the animal realm, are reborn in hell ... in the animal realm ... in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 360— 362 &quot;...so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from the sphere of afflicted spirits, are reborn among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> human beings. More numerous are those who, when they pass

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> away from the sphere of afflicted spirits, are reborn in hell. . . in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the animal realm. . .in the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 363— 365 &quot;. ...so too those beings are few who, when they

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pass away from the sphere of afflicted spirits, are reborn among

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the devas(angels/gods). More numerous are those who, when they pass away

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> from the sphere of afflicted spirits, are reborn in hell ... in the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> animal realm. . . in the sphere of afflicted spirits.&quot;

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XVII. Qualities Engendering Confidence Section
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 366-381 &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), this is certainly a type of gain, namely, (378) being

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a forest-dweller, (379) being one who lives on food acquired on

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> alms round, (380) being a wearer of rag robes, (381) having just

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> three robes, 193 (382) being a speaker on the Dhamma, (383) being

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> an upholder of the discipline, (384) great learning, (385) long-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> standing, (386) having proper deportment, (387) the acquisition

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of a retinue, (388) having a large retinue, (389) coming from a

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good family, (390) being handsome, (391) being an excellent

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> speaker, (392) having few desires, (393) having good health.&quot;

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XVIII. Finger Snap [194]
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 382

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), if for just the time of a finger snap a bhikkhu devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ops the first jhana(trance state), he is called a bhikkhu who is not devoid of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> jhana, who acts upon the teaching of the Teacher, who responds

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to his advice, and who does not eat the country's almsfood in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> vain. How much, more, then, those who cultivate it!&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 383 — 389

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), if for just the time of a finger snap a bhikkhu

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the second jhana(trance state). . . the third jhana(trance state). ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the fourth jhana(trance state). . . the liberation of the mind by loving-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kindness. . .  the liberation of the mind by compassion. . . [39]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the liberation of the mind by altruistic joy ... the lib-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> eration of the mind by indifference(withdrawing within/upekkha), he is called a bhikkhu

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> who is not devoid of jhana(trance state), who acts upon the teaching of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Teacher, who responds to his advice, and who does not eat the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> country's alms food in vain. How much more, then, those who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cultivate it!&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 390 - 393

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;. . . Dwells watching(in meditation/anupassi) the body in the body, [197] ardent,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> completely comprehending, mindful(meditating/sati), having removed longing and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dejection in regard to the world ... dwells, watching(in meditation/anupassi)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sensations(vedana) in sensations(vedana). . .  dwells watching(in meditation/anupassi) mind in

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mind. . . dwells watching(in meditation/anupassi) phenomena(dhamma)in phenomena,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ardent, completely comprehending, mindful(meditating/sati), having removed long-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing and dejection in regard to the world. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 394-397

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;... generates desire for the non-arising of unarisen bad

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma); makes an effort, arouses energy(exertion/viriya),

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> applies his mind, and strives. . ,  generates desire for the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> abandoning of arisen bad harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma); makes an

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> effort, arouses energy(exertion/viriya), applies his mind, and strives. . . (408)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> generates desire for the arising of unarisen beneficial(kusala) quali-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ties; makes an effort, arouses energy(exertion/viriya), applies his mind, and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> strives ...  generates desire for the maintenance of arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma), for their non-decline, increase, expan-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sion, and fulfillment by development; makes an effort, arouses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> energy(exertion/viriya), applies his mind, and strives ...&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 398 — 401

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;. . .  develops the basis for psychic potency(magic/iddhi) that possesses

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> samadhi(self absorption/trance) due to desire and activities of striving.. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the basis for psychic potency(magic/iddhi) that possesses samadhi(self absorption/trance)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> due to energy(exertion/viriya) and activities of striving. . .  develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the basis for psychic potency(magic/iddhi) that possesses samadhi(self absorption/trance) due

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to mind and activities of striving. . .  develops the basis for

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> psychic potency(magic/iddhi) that possesses samadhi(self absorption/trance) due to investiga-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion and activities of striving. . .&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 402 — 406

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> .. develops the faculty of faith. . .  develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> faculty of energy(exertion/viriya) ... develops the faculty of mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ness... develops the faculty of samadhi(self absorption/trance). ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the faculty of panna(divine knowledge). ..

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 407 - 411 develops the power of faith ... develops the power of energy(exertion/viriya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>. . . develops the power of mindfulness(meditation/sati). . .  develops the power

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of samadhi(self absorption/trance)  ... develops the power of panna(divine knowledge). .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 412 - 418

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;. . .  develops the enlightenment factor of mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>. . .  develops the enlightenment factor of discrimi-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nation of phenomena(dhamma). . .  develops the enlightenment

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> factor of energy(exertion/viriya) [40]. . .  develops the enlightenment

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> factor of bliss(piti) ... develops the enlightenment factor

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of tranquility'. . .  develops the enlightenment factor of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> samadhi(self absorption/trance). . . develops the enlightenment factor of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> indifference(withdrawing within/upekkha/upeksha)..'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 419 -426

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;... develops right view... develops right inten-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion... develops right speech ... develops right

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> action. . .  develops right livelihood. . .  develops right

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> effort. . .  develops right meditation(sati/mindfulness). . .  develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> right samadhi(self absorption/trance). . .&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 427— 434

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;... perceptive of forms internally, sees forms externally,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> limited, beautiful or ugly, and having overcome them, is per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cipient thus: know, I see'. . .  perceptive of forms inter-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nally, sees forms externally, measureless, beautiful or ugly, and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> having overcome them, is perceptive thus: I know, I see'. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not perceptive of forms internally, sees forms externally, lim-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ited, beautiful or ugly, and having overcome them, is perceptive

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> thus: I know, I see'. . .  not perceptive of forms internally.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sees forms externally, measureless, beautiful or ugly, and hav-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing overcome them, is perceptive thus: 'I know, I see . ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not perceptive of forms internally, sees forms externally, blue

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ones, blue in color, with a blue hue, with a blue tint, and hav-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ing overcome them, he is perceptive thus: 'I know, I see'. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not perceptive of forms internally, sees forms externally, yellow

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ones, yellow in color, with a yellow hue, with a yellow tint,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and having overcome them, he is perceptive thus: 'I know, I

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> see'. . . not perceptive of forms internally, sees forms exter-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nally, red ones, red in color, with a red hue, with a red tint,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and having overcome them, he is perceptive thus: 'I know, I

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> see'. . not perceptive of forms internally, sees forms exter-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nally, white ones, white in color, with a white hue, with a white

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tint, and having overcome them, he is perceptive thus: 'I know, I see ...

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 435 -442

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>. . possessing form sees forms. . . [41]  not perceptive

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of forms internally sees forms externally. , .  is focused only

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> on 'beautiful'. . .  with the complete surmounting of perceptions(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of forms, with the passing away of perceptions(sanna/sangya) of sensory

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> impingement, with non-attention to perceptions(sanna/sangya) of diversity,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> [perceiving] 'space is infinite, enters and dwells in the base

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the infinity of space ... by completely surmounting

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the sphere(ayatana) of the infinity of space, [perceiving] 'consciousness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is infinite, enters and dwells in the sphere(ayatana) of the infinity of con-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sciousness. . .  by completely surmounting the sphere(ayatana) of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> infinity of consciousness, [perceiving] 'there is nothing,' enters

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and dwells in the sphere(ayatana) of nothingness ... by completely

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> surmounting the sphere(ayatana) of nothingness, enters and dwells in the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> base of neither-perception(sanna/sangya)-nor-non-perception. . .  by com-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pletely surmounting the sphere(ayatana) of neither-perception(sanna/sangya)-nor-non-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> perception(sanna/sangya), he enters and dwells in the cessation of perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and sensation(vedana) ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 443 — 452

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>. . develops the earth kasina ... 200  develops the water

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kasina. . .  develops the fire kasina. . .  develops the air

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kasina. . .  develops the blue kasina. . .  develops the yel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> low kasina . . .  develops the red kasina. . .  develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> white kasina. . .  develops the space kasina. . .  develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the consciousness kasina ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 453 — 462

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of unattractiveness. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of death. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the repulsiveness of food -. .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of non-delight in the entire world. . .  develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> perception(sanna/sangya) of impermanence(aniccha/anitya). . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> suffering in the impermanent. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of non-self in what is suffering. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of abandoning:. .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of dispas-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> sion(viraga) . .. develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of cessation. .

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 463 — 472

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ... develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of impermanence(aniccha/anitya). ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of non-self. . [42]  develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> perception(sanna/sangya) of death .. .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> repulsiveness of food. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of non-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> delight in the entire world. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> a skeleton . . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of a worm-infested

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> corpse. . .  develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of a livid corpse. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the perception(sanna/sangya) of a fissured corpse. . .  develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the perception(sanna/sangya) of a bloated corpse. . :&quot; [201]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 473 -482

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;. . develops recollection of the Buddha. .  develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> recollection of the Dhamma. . .  develops recollection of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the Sangha . . .  develops recollection of virtuous behav-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ior. . . develops recollection of giving donation(caga/tyag). . .  devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ops recollection of the devtas(angels) .... develops mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of breathing(anapana). . .  develops mindfulness(meditation/sati) of death. ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body... develops

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> recollection of peace ...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 483 - 492

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;... develops the faculty of faith accompanied by the first

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> jhana. . .  develops the faculty of energy(exertion/viriya) ... devel-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ops the faculty of mindfulness(meditation/sati). . .  develops the faculty of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> samadhi(self absorption/trance). . .  develops the faculty of panna(divine knowledge). ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the power of faith ... develops the power of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> energy(exertion/viriya) . . .  develops the power of mindfulness(meditation/sati). ..

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> develops the power of samadhi(self absorption/trance). . . develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> power of panna(divine knowledge)...&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 493-562

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;... accompanied by the second jhana(trance state).. . ....  accompanied by the third jhana(trance state). . . accompanied by the fourth jhana(trance state). . . accompanied by loving-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> kindness(metta) . . . accompanied by compassion ...accompanied by altruistic joy ...accompanied by indifference(withdrawn within/upekkha)....develops the faculty of faith...develops the faculty of energy(exertion/viriya)...develops the faculty of mindfulness(meditation/sati)...develops the faculty of samadhi(self absorption/trance)...develops the faculty of panna(divine knowledge)...develops the power of faith ... develops the power of energy(exertion/viriya). . . develops the power of mindfulness(meditation/sati). . . develops the power of samadhi(self absorption/trance). . . develops the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> power of panna(divine knowledge). I say Bhhikkus &quot;he is called a bhikkhu who is not devoid of jhana(trance state), who acts upon the teaching of the Teacher, who responds to his

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> advice, and who does not eat the country's almsfood in vain. How much more, then, those who cultivate It!&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

XIX. Mindfulness(meditation) Directed to the Body 204 (Kayagata-sati-vaggo)
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 563

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), even as one who encompasses with his mind the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> great ocean includes thereby all the streams that run into the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ocean, just so, whoever develops and cultivates mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body (i.e. Vipassana) includes all beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) that per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tain to true knowledge.&quot; 203

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 564-570

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Bhikkhus, one thing, when developed and cultivated, (576)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to a strong sense of urgency 200 ... (577) leads to great

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> good (578) leads to great security from bondage. . . (579) leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to mindfulness(meditation/sati) and complete comprehension(sampajanna). . . (580) leads to the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> attainment of knowledge and vision. . . (581) leads to a pleasant

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dwelling in this very life. . . (582) leads to realization of the fruit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of knowledge and liberation. What is that one thing? Mind-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fulness directed to the body. This is the one thing that, when

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> developed’ and cultivated, leads to realization of the fruit of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> knowledge and liberation.'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 571

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> Bhikkhus, when one thing is developed and cultivated, the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> body becomes tranquil, the mind becomes tranquil, thought

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and examination subside, and all beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) that per-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tain to true knowledge reach fulfillment by development. What

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> is that one thing? mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. [44] When

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> this one thing is developed and cultivated, the body becomes

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tranquil ... and all beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) that pertain to true

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> knowledge of Dhamma reach fulfillment by development.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 572

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), when one thing is developed and cultivated, unarisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and arisen harmful(akusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities are abandoned. What is that one thing? mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body. When this one thing is developed and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cultivated, unarisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) do not arise and

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arisen harmful(akusala) qualities(Dhamma) are abandoned.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 573

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), when one thing is developed and cultivated,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen beneficial(kusala)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> qualities increase and expand. What is that one thing? Mind-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fulness directed to the body. When this one thing is developed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and cultivated, unarisen beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) arise and arisen

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> beneficial(kusala) qualities(Dhamma) increase and expand.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 574 [210]

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), when one thing is developed and cultivated, (586)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ignorance is abandoned. . . (587) true knowledge arises. . . (588)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the conceit 'I am' is abandoned. . . (589) the underlying tenden-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cies are uprooted ... (590) the fetters are abandoned. What is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> that one thing? mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. When this

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> one thing is developed and cultivated, ignorance is aban-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> doned. . . true knowledge arises. . . the conceit 'I am' is aban-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> doned. . . the underlying tendencies are uprooted. . . the fetters

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> are abandoned.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 575 -576

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), one thing, when developed and cultivated, (591)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> leads to differentiation by panna(divine knowledge). . . (592) leads to nibbana(nirvana)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> through non-clinging. 211 What is that one thing? mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body. This is the one thing that, when developed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> and cultivated, leads to differentiation by panna(divine knowledge) ... leads to.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> nibbana through non-clinging.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 577 -579

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), when one thing is developed and cultivated, (593)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> penetration of numerous elements occurs ... (594) penetration

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of the diversity of elements occurs ... (595) analytical knowl-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> edge of numerous elements occurs. 212 What is that one thing?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> It is mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. When this one thing is

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> developed and cultivated, penetration of the various elements

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> occurs. . . penetration of the diversity of elements occurs. . . ana-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> lytical knowledge of the various elements occurs.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 580 — 583

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), one thing, when developed and cultivated, leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (596) to realization of the fruit of stream-entry(7 rebirths,sotapatti). . . (597) to realiza-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tion of the fruit of once-returning(1 rebirth,sakdagami). . . (598) to realization of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fruit of non-returning(no earthly rebirth,anagami) [45]. . . (599) to realization of the fruit of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> arahantship. What is that one thing? It is mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to the body. This is the one thing that, when developed and cul-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> tivated, leads to realization of the fruit of stream-entry(7 rebirths,sotapatti). . . to real-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ization of the fruit of once- returning ... to realization of the fruit

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of non-returning(no earthly rebirth,anagami). . . to realization of the fruit of arahantship.&quot;

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 584 -599

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), one thing, when developed and cultivated, leads

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> (600) to the obtaining of panna(divine knowledge). . . (601) to the growth of wis-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> dom. . . (602) to the expansion of panna(divine knowledge). . . (603) to greatness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of panna(divine knowledge). . . (604) to diversity of panna(divine knowledge). . . (605) to vastness

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> of panna(divine knowledge). . . (606) to depth of panna(divine knowledge). . . (607) to a state of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> unsurpassed panna(divine knowledge). . . (608) to breadth of panna(divine knowledge). . . (609) to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> abundance of panna(divine knowledge). . . (610) to rapidity of panna(divine knowledge). . . (611) to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> buoyancy of panna(divine knowledge). . . (612) to joyousness of panna(divine knowledge). . . (613)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to swiftness of panna(divine knowledge). . . (614) to keenness of panna(divine knowledge). . . (615)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to penetrativeness' of panna(divine knowledge). 213 What is that one thing?

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. This is the one thing that,

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> when developed and cultivated, leads to penetrativeness of panna(divine knowledge).&quot;

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XX. The Deathless Section 214 (Amata-vaggo sans. Amrit Varg)
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 600  [215]

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(monks), they do not partake of the deathless(amata/amrit) who do not par-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> take of mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They partake of the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> deathless(amata/amrit) who partake of mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 601

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), the deathless(amata/amrit) has not been partaken of by those who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> have not partaken of mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. The

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> deathless(amata/amrit) has been partaken of by those who have partaken of

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 602

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have fallen away from the deathless(amata/amrit) who have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fallen away from mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not fallen away from the deathless(amata/amrit) who have not fallen away

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> from mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 603

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have neglected the deathless(amata/amrit) who have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> neglected mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. [46] They have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> undertaken the deathless(amata/amrit) who have undertaken mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body.&quot; '

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 604

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they are slothful about the deathless(amata/amrit) who are

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> slothful about mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They are not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> slothful about the deathless(amata/amrit) who are not slothful about mind-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> fulness directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 605

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have forgotten the deathless(amata/amrit) who have forgot-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> ten mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have not forgotten

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the deathless(amata/amrit) who have not forgotten mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 606

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not pursued the deathless(amata/amrit) who have not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> pursued mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have pursued

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the deathless(amata/amrit) who have pursued mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 607

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not developed the deathless(amata/amrit) who have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> not developed mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> developed the deathless(amata/amrit) who have developed mindfulness(meditation/sati)

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 608

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not cultivated the deathless(amata/amrit) who have not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> cultivated mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have culti-

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> vated the deathless(amata/amrit) who have cultivated mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 609

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not directly known the deathless(amata/amrit) who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> have not directly known mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> They have directly known the deathless(amata/amrit) who have directly

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> known mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 610

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not fully understood the deathless(amata/amrit) who

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> have not fully understood mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> They have fully understood the deathless(amata/amrit) who have fully

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> understood mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body.&quot;

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> 611

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> &quot;Bhikkhus(Monks), they have not realized the deathless(amata/amrit) who have not

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> realized mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the body. They have realized

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> the deathless(amata/amrit) who have realized mindfulness(meditation/sati) directed to the

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> body.'

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;text-autospace:none'> The Book of the Ones is finished.

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