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1 1, TrInt| about the background of the monks listening to it, the Commentary
2 1, TrInt| Buddha directed against the monks who first heard this discourse.
3 1, Text | There he addressed the monks, "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
4 1, Text | he addressed the monks, "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
5 1, Text | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks responded. ~The Blessed
6 1, Text | The Blessed One said, "Monks, I will teach you the sequence
7 1, Text | said: "There is the case, monks, where an uninstructed run-of-the-mill
8 1, Text | One said. Displeased, the monks did not delight in the Blessed
9 2 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
10 2 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
11 2 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
12 2 | The Blessed One said, "Monks, the ending of the fermentations
13 2 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
14 4 | Dhamma, and to the Sangha of monks. May Master Gotama remember
15 7 | There he addressed the monks thus: "Monks." -- "Venerable
16 7 | addressed the monks thus: "Monks." -- "Venerable sir," they
17 7 | Blessed One said this: ~2. "Monks, suppose a cloth were stained
18 7 | cloth was not clean. So too, monks, when the mind is defiled,1
19 7 | existence] may be expected. ~"Monks, suppose a cloth were clean
20 7 | cloth was clean. So too, monks, when the mind is undefiled,
21 7 | expected. ~3. "And what, monks, are the defilements of
22 7 (1) | So too, monks, if the mind is defiled..."
23 7 (1) | Enlightened One): 'This mind, monks, is luminous, but it becomes
24 7 | the mind.3 ~4. "Knowing, monks, covetousness and unrighteous
25 7 | concentrated. ~11. "If, monks, a monk of such virtue,
26 8 (20) | intention to give almsfood to monks, up to the aspiration for
27 8 (25) | exposition of the Teaching by monks or nuns, male or female
28 10 | Blessed One addressed the monks, "Monks." ~"Venerable sir,"
29 10 | One addressed the monks, "Monks." ~"Venerable sir," the
30 10 | Venerable sir," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
31 10, A | rice,' in the same way, monks, a monk reflects on this
32 10, 4 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
33 10b | addressed the bhikkhu thus: "Monks," and they replied to him, "
34 10b | This is the only way, monks, for the purification of
35 10b, 10 | body in the body? ~Herein, monks, a monk, having gone to
36 10b, 10 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
37 10b, 10 | of the Body~And further, monks, a monk knows, when he is
38 10b, 10 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
39 10b, 10 | Comprehension~And further, monks, a monk, in going forward
40 10b, 10 | of the Body~And further, monks, a monk reflects on this
41 10b, 10 | is husked rice." Just so, monks, a monk reflects on this
42 10b, 10 | Material Elements~And further, monks, a monk reflects on this
43 10b, 10 | of wind."11 ~Just as if, monks, a clever cow-butcher or
44 10b, 10 | Contemplations~(1) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
45 10b, 10 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
46 10b, 10 | body. ~(2) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
47 10b, 10 | body... ~(3) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
48 10b, 10 | tendons... ~(4) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
49 10b, 10 | tendons... ~(5) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
50 10b, 10 | tendons... ~(6) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
51 10b, 10 | skull... ~(7) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
52 10b, 10 | color... ~(8) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
53 10b, 10 | heap... ~(9) And further, monks, as if a monk sees a body
54 10b, 10 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
55 10b, 11 | Contemplation of Feeling~And how, monks, does a monk live contemplating
56 10b, 11 | feelings in feelings? ~Herein, monks, a monk when experiencing
57 10b, 11 | nothing in the world. Thus, monks, a monk lives contemplating
58 10b, 12 | of Consciousness~And how, monks, does a monk live contemplating
59 10b, 12 | consciousness? ~Herein, monks, a monk knows the consciousness
60 10b, 12 | nothing in the world. Thus, monks, a monk lives contemplating
61 10b, 13 | Five Hindrances~And how, monks, does a monk live contemplating
62 10b, 13 | mental objects? ~Herein, monks, a monk lives contemplating
63 10b, 13 | the five hindrances. ~How, monks, does a monk live contemplating
64 10b, 13 | five hindrances? ~Herein, monks, when sense-desire is present,
65 10b, 13 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
66 10b, 13 | of Clinging~And further, monks, a monk lives contemplating
67 10b, 13 | aggregates of clinging.22 ~How, monks, does a monk live contemplating
68 10b, 13 | aggregates of clinging? ~Herein, monks, a monk thinks, "Thus is
69 10b, 13 | in the world. Thus also, monks, a monk lives contemplating
70 10b, 13 | Sense Bases~And further, monks, a monk lives contemplating
71 10b, 13 | external sense-bases. ~How, monks, does a monk live contemplating
72 10b, 13 | external sense-bases? ~Herein, monks, a monk knows the eye and
73 10b, 13 | nothing in the world. Thus, monks, a monk lives contemplating
74 10b, 13 | Enlightenment~And further, monks, a monk lives contemplating
75 10b, 13 | of enlightenment. ~How, monks, does a monk live contemplating
76 10b, 13 | enlightenment? ~Herein, monks, when the enlightenment-factor
77 10b, 13 | nothing in the world. Thus, monks, a monk lives contemplating
78 10b, 13 | Noble Truths~And further, monks, a monk lives contemplating
79 10b, 13 | four noble truths. ~How, monks, does a monk live contemplating
80 10b, 13 | four noble truths? ~Herein, monks, a monk knows, "This is
81 10b, 13 | nothing in the world. Thus, monks, a monk lives contemplating
82 10b, 13 | noble truths. ~* * *~Verily, monks, whosoever practices these
83 10b, 13 | state of non-returning.28 ~O monks, let alone seven years.
84 10b, 13 | state of non-returning. ~O monks, let alone a year. Should
85 10b, 13 | state of non-returning. ~O monks, let alone half a month.
86 10b, 13 | This is the only way, monks, for the purification of
87 10b, 13 | Blessed One. Satisfied, the monks approved of his words. ~
88 13 | of sensuality? There are, monks, these five strands of sensuality.
89 14, Text | sitting there, he [told the monks what had happened]. When
90 14, Text | thought occurred to the monks: "This brief statement the
91 14, Text | about this matter." ~So the monks went to Ven. Maha Kaccana
92 14, Text | As you say, friend," the monks responded. ~Ven. Maha Kaccana
93 14, Text | remember it." ~Then the monks, delighting & approving
94 14, Text | Maha Kaccana is wise, monks. He is a person of great
95 19 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
96 19 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
97 19 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
98 19 | The Blessed One said, "Monks, before my self-awakening,
99 19 | resolute. ~"Suppose, monks, that in a forested wilderness
100 19 | right concentration. ~"So, monks, I have opened up the safe,
101 19 | dwellings. Practice jhana, monks. Don't be heedless. Don'
102 19 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
103 20 | There he addressed the monks, "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
104 20 | he addressed the monks, "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
105 20 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
106 20 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
107 21 | distribution only. ~... "Once, monks, in this same Savatthi,
108 21 | violent.' ~"In the same way, monks, a monk may be ever so gentle,
109 21 | easy to admonish. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves: '
110 21 | should train yourselves. ~"Monks, there are these five aspects
111 21 | disappointment." ~"In the same way, monks, there are these five aspects
112 21 | disappointment." ~"In the same way, monks, there are these five aspects
113 21 | disappointment." ~"In the same way, monks, there are these five aspects
114 21 | disappointment." ~"In the same way, monks, there are these five aspects
115 21 | should train yourselves. ~"Monks, even if bandits were to
116 21 | should train yourselves. ~"Monks, if you attend constantly
117 21 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
118 22 | Sanctuary. Then a number of monks from the [Blessed One's]
119 22 | Blessed One said to them, "Monks, whom in our native land
120 22 | land do the native-land monks -- his companions in the
121 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on fewness of wants. Contented
122 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on contentment. Secluded
123 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on seclusion. Unentangled
124 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on non-entanglement. Having
125 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on arousing persistence.
126 22 | virtue, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
127 22 | concentration, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
128 22 | discernment, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
129 22 | release, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
130 22 | release, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
131 22 | esteemed by the native-land monks -- his companions in the
132 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on fewness of wants. Contented
133 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on contentment. Secluded
134 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on seclusion. Unentangled
135 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on non-entanglement. Having
136 22 | himself, he gives talks to the monks on arousing persistence.
137 22 | virtue, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
138 22 | concentration, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
139 22 | discernment, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
140 22 | release, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
141 22 | release, he gives talks to the monks on becoming consummate in
142 36 | rice & porridge. Now five monks had been attending on me,
143 41, Text | this generation with its monks and brahmans, with its kings
144 41, Text | beings,1 no good and virtuous monks and brahmans that have themselves
145 41, Text | beings, and good and virtuous monks and brahmans that have themselves
146 45 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
147 45 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
148 45 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~"Monks, there
149 45 | lord," the monks replied. ~"Monks, there are these four ways
150 45 | pains.' ~"In the same way, monks, there are some priests &
151 45 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
152 58, Text | Dhamma, and to the Sangha of monks. May the Blessed One remember
153 72 | Dhamma, and to the Sangha of monks. May Master Gotama remember
154 75 | Dhamma, & to the community of monks. Let me obtain the going
155 75 | end of four months, the monks feel so moved, they give
156 75 | end of four months, the monks feel so moved, they give
157 75 | the end of four years, the monks feel so moved, let them
158 95 | Dhamma, & to the community of monks. May Master Gotama remember
159 105 | that time a large number of monks had declared final gnosis
160 105 | that "A large number of monks, it seems, have declared
161 105 | that a large number of monks have declared final gnosis
162 105 | Sunakkhatta, of the monks who have declared final
163 105 | heard the Blessed One, the monks will remember it." ~"Then
164 107, 7 | my instruction for those monks who are learners who, perfection
165 107, 7 | bonds. But as for those monks who are perfected ones,
166 107, 7 | dhamma and to the Order of monks May the good Gotama accept
167 108, TrNot| political powers that be: the monks are polite and courteous
168 108, Text | by a large body of elder monks [with the words], 'He will
169 108, Text | by a large body of elder monks [with the words] 'He will
170 109 | open with the community of monks. ~Then a certain monk, rising
171 109 | awareness, addressed the monks: "It's possible that a senseless
172 109 | what is not-self?' Now, monks, haven't I trained you in
173 109 | What do you think, monks -- Is consciousness constant
174 109 | No, lord." ~"Thus, monks, any form whatsoever that
175 109 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
176 109 | given, the minds of sixty monks, through no clinging (not
177 110 | open with the community of monks. Then, having surveyed the
178 110 | the silent community of monks, he addressed them: "Monks,
179 110 | monks, he addressed them: "Monks, could a person of no integrity
180 110 | No, lord." ~"Good, monks. It's impossible, there'
181 110 | No, lord." ~"Good, monks. It's impossible, there'
182 110 | the animal womb. ~"Now, monks, could a person of integrity
183 110 | Yes, lord." ~"Good, monks. It is possible that a person
184 110 | Yes, lord." ~"Good, monks. It is possible that a person
185 110 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
186 116 | Rajagaha. Then he addressed the monks saying, "O monks." "Bhante (
187 116 | addressed the monks saying, "O monks." "Bhante (Venerable Sir),"
188 116 | Venerable Sir)," replied those monks in assent to the Blessed
189 116 | he said this: ~"Do you, monks, see this Vebhara mountain?" ~"
190 116 | There was another name, monks, for this Vebhara mountain,
191 116 | another designation. Do you, monks, see this Pandava mountain?" ~"
192 116 | There was another name, monks, for this Pandava mountain,
193 116 | another designation. Do you, monks, see this Vepulla mountain?" ~"
194 116 | There was another name, monks, for this Vepulla mountain,
195 116 | another designation. Do you, monks, see this Gijjhakuta mountain?" ~"
196 116 | There was another name, monks, for this Gijjhakuta mountain,
197 116 | another designation. Do you, monks, see this Isigili mountain?" ~"
198 116 | has been the very name, monks, the very designation for
199 116 | Isigili mountain. In the past, monks, five hundred paccekabuddhas1
200 116 | being. ~"I will tell you, monks, the names of the paccekabuddhas.
201 116 | paccekabuddhas. I will reveal, monks, the names of the paccekabuddhas.
202 116 | Yes, bhante," replied the monks. ~The blessed One said: ~"
203 116 | blessed One said: ~"Arittha,2 monks, was a paccekabuddha who
204 116 | Sutava... Bhavitatta, monks, was a paccekabuddha who
205 117 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
206 117 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
207 117 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
208 117 | The Blessed One said, "Monks, I will teach you noble
209 117 | speak." ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
210 117 | Blessed One said: "Now what, monks, is noble right concentration
211 117 | their development. ~"Thus, monks, there are twenty factors
212 117 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
213 118 | that occasion the elder monks were teaching & instructing.
214 118 | instructing. Some elder monks were teaching & instructing
215 118 | teaching & instructing ten monks, some were teaching & instructing
216 118 | teaching & instructing twenty monks, some were teaching & instructing
217 118 | teaching & instructing thirty monks, some were teaching & instructing
218 118 | teaching & instructing forty monks. The new monks, being taught &
219 118 | instructing forty monks. The new monks, being taught & instructed
220 118 | instructed by the elder monks, were discerning grand,
221 118 | surrounded by the community of monks. Surveying the silent community
222 118 | the silent community of monks, he addressed them: ~"Monks,
223 118 | monks, he addressed them: ~"Monks, I am content with this
224 118 | month of the rains." ~The monks in the countryside heard, "
225 118 | Blessed One. ~Then the elder monks taught & instructed even
226 118 | more intensely. Some elder monks were teaching & instructing
227 118 | teaching & instructing ten monks, some were teaching & instructing
228 118 | teaching & instructing twenty monks, some were teaching & instructing
229 118 | teaching & instructing thirty monks, some were teaching & instructing
230 118 | teaching & instructing forty monks. The new monks, being taught &
231 118 | instructing forty monks. The new monks, being taught & instructed
232 118 | instructed by the elder monks, were discerning grand,
233 118 | surrounded by the community of monks. Surveying the silent community
234 118 | the silent community of monks, he addressed them: ~"Monks,
235 118 | monks, he addressed them: ~"Monks, this assembly is free from
236 118 | such is this community of monks, such is this assembly.
237 118 | such is this community of monks, such is this assembly.
238 118 | such is this community of monks, such is this assembly.
239 118 | such is this community of monks, such is this assembly --
240 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who are
241 118 | community of monks there are monks who are Arahants, whose
242 118 | right gnosis: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
243 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
244 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who, with
245 118 | community of monks there are monks who, with the total ending
246 118 | that world: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
247 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
248 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who, with
249 118 | community of monks there are monks who, with the total ending
250 118 | to stress: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
251 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
252 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who, with
253 118 | community of monks there are monks who, with the total ending
254 118 | self-awakening: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
255 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
256 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who remain
257 118 | community of monks there are monks who remain devoted to the
258 118 | eightfold path: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
259 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
260 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who remain
261 118 | community of monks there are monks who remain devoted to the
262 118 | inconstancy: such are the monks in this community of monks. ~"
263 118 | monks in this community of monks. ~"In this community of
264 118 | In this community of monks there are monks who remain
265 118 | community of monks there are monks who remain devoted to mindfulness
266 118, 2 | to the world. I tell you, monks, that this -- the in-&-out
267 118, 2 | to the world. I tell you, monks, that this -- close attention
268 118, 4 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
269 119 | that time a large number of monks, after the meal, on returning
270 119 | there, he addressed the monks: "For what topic are you
271 119, 6 | Fullness of Mind)~"Monks, whoever develops & pursues
272 119, 6 | clay. What do you think, monks -- would the heavy stone
273 119, 8 | Ten Benefits)~"Monks, for one in whom mindfulness
274 119, 8 | right in the here & now. ~"Monks, for one in whom mindfulness
275 119, 8 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
276 121 | based on the community of monks; even so, Ananda, a monk --
277 125 (1) | Bamboo Grove for the use of monks who wanted to practice striving,
278 131, Text | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
279 131, Text | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
280 131, Text | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks responded. ~The Blessed
281 131, Text | The Blessed One said: "Monks, I will teach you the summary &
282 131, Text | As you say, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
283 131, Text | Peaceful Sage. ~"And how, monks, does one chase after the
284 131, Text | says the Peaceful Sage. ~"'Monks, I will teach you the summary &
285 131, Text | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
286 135 | and to the Community of monks. May Master Gotama remember
287 135a, Text | bed, roof and lighting to monks or brahmans. Due to having
288 135a, Text | bed, roof and lighting to monks and brahmans. ~14. "But
289 135a, Text | bed, roof and lighting to monks and brahmans. Due to having
290 135a, Text | bed, roof and lighting to monks and brahmans. ~15. "Here,
291 138 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
292 138 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
293 138 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks replied. ~The Blessed One
294 138 | The Blessed One said: "Monks, I will teach you a statement &
295 138 | As you say, lord," the monks responded. ~The Blessed
296 138 | thought occurred to the monks: "This brief statement the
297 138 | about this matter." ~So the monks went to Ven. Maha Kaccana
298 138 | As you say, friend," the monks responded. ~Ven. Maha Kaccana
299 138 | remember it." ~Then the monks, delighting & approving
300 138 | Maha Kaccana is wise, monks. He is a person of great
301 138 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
302 140 | Then a large number of monks approached the Blessed One
303 140 | is his future state?" ~"Monks, the clansman Pukkusati
304 140 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
305 148 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
306 148 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
307 148 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks responded to him. ~"Monks,
308 148 | monks responded to him. ~"Monks, I will teach you the Dhamma
309 148 | As you say, lord," the monks responded. ~The Blessed
310 148 | craving is not-self. ~"This, monks, is the path of practice
311 148 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted at his words.
312 148 | given, the hearts of 60 monks, through no clinging (not
313 149 | There he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord,"
314 149 | he addressed the monks: "Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks
315 149 | Monks!" ~"Yes, lord," the monks responded to him. ~"Monks,
316 149 | monks responded to him. ~"Monks, I will teach you the great
317 149 | As you say, lord," the monks responded. ~The Blessed
318 149 | One said. Gratified, the monks delighted in the Blessed
319 152 | heard the Blessed One, the monks will remember it." ~"In
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