长部第 22 经（Sujato 英译）第 3 阅读页 · The Longer Discourse on Mindfulness Meditation · 3/3

Eye contact …Eye contact …ear contact …ear contact …nose contact …nose contact …

tongue contact …tongue contact …body contact …body contact …mind contact in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.mind contact in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Feeling born of eye contact …Feeling born of eye contact …feeling born of ear contact …feeling born of ear contact …feeling born of nose contact …feeling born of nose contact …

feeling born of tongue contact …feeling born of tongue contact …feeling born of body contact …feeling born of body contact …feeling born of mind contact in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.feeling born of mind contact in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Perception of sights …Perception of sights …perception of sounds …perception of sounds …perception of smells …perception of smells …

perception of tastes …perception of tastes …perception of touches …perception of touches …perception of ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.perception of ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Intention regarding sights …Intention regarding sights …intention regarding sounds …intention regarding sounds …intention regarding smells …intention regarding smells …

intention regarding tastes …intention regarding tastes …intention regarding touches …intention regarding touches …intention regarding ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.intention regarding ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Craving for sights …Craving for sights …craving for sounds …craving for sounds …craving for smells …craving for smells …

craving for tastes …craving for tastes …craving for touches …craving for touches …craving for ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.craving for ideas in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Thoughts about sights …Thoughts about sights …thoughts about sounds …thoughts about sounds …thoughts about smells …thoughts about smells …

thoughts about tastes …thoughts about tastes …thoughts about touches …thoughts about touches …thoughts about ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.thoughts about ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

Considerations regarding sights …Considerations regarding sights …considerations regarding sounds …considerations regarding sounds …considerations regarding smells …considerations regarding smells …

considerations regarding tastes …considerations regarding tastes …considerations regarding touches …considerations regarding touches …considerations regarding ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.considerations regarding ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving arises and settles.

This is called the noble truth of the origin of suffering.This is called the noble truth of the origin of suffering.

4.5.3. The Cessation of Suffering4.5.3. The Cessation of Suffering

And what is the noble truth of the cessation of suffering?And what is the noble truth of the cessation of suffering?It’s the fading away and cessation of that very same craving with no residue left behind; giving it away, letting it go, releasing it, and not clinging to it.It’s the fading away and cessation of that very same craving with no residue left behind; giving it away, letting it go, releasing it, and not clinging to it.Whatever in the world seems nice and pleasant, it is there that craving is given up and ceases.Whatever in the world seems nice and pleasant, it is there that craving is given up and ceases.

And what in the world seems nice and pleasant?And what in the world seems nice and pleasant?The eye in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving is given up and ceases. …The eye in the world seems nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving is given up and ceases. …Considerations regarding ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving is given up and ceases.Considerations regarding ideas in the world seem nice and pleasant, and it is there that craving is given up and ceases.

This is called the noble truth of the cessation of suffering.This is called the noble truth of the cessation of suffering.

4.5.4. The Path4.5.4. The Path

And what is the noble truth of the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering?And what is the noble truth of the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering?It is simply this noble eightfold path, that is:It is simply this noble eightfold path, that is:right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion.right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion.

And what is right view?And what is right view?Knowing about suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering.Knowing about suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering.This is called right view.This is called right view.

And what is right purpose?And what is right purpose?Purposes of renunciation, good will, and harmlessness.Purposes of renunciation, good will, and harmlessness.This is called right purpose.This is called right purpose.

And what is right speech?And what is right speech?Refraining from lying, backbiting, harsh speech, and talking nonsense.Refraining from lying, backbiting, harsh speech, and talking nonsense.This is called right speech.This is called right speech.

And what is right action?And what is right action?Refraining from killing living creatures, stealing, and sexual misconduct.Refraining from killing living creatures, stealing, and sexual misconduct.This is called right action.This is called right action.

And what is right livelihood?And what is right livelihood?It’s when a noble disciple gives up wrong livelihood and earns a living by right livelihood.It’s when a noble disciple gives up wrong livelihood and earns a living by right livelihood.This is called right livelihood.This is called right livelihood.

And what is right effort?And what is right effort?It’s when a mendicant generates enthusiasm, tries, makes an effort, exerts the mind, and strives so that bad, unskillful qualities don’t arise.It’s when a mendicant generates enthusiasm, tries, makes an effort, exerts the mind, and strives so that bad, unskillful qualities don’t arise.They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that bad, unskillful qualities that have arisen are given up.They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that bad, unskillful qualities that have arisen are given up.

They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that skillful qualities arise.They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that skillful qualities arise.They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that skillful qualities that have arisen remain, are not lost, but increase, mature, and are fully developed.They generate enthusiasm, try, make an effort, exert the mind, and strive so that skillful qualities that have arisen remain, are not lost, but increase, mature, and are fully developed.This is called right effort.This is called right effort.

And what is right mindfulness?And what is right mindfulness?It’s when a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of the body—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.It’s when a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of the body—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.They meditate observing an aspect of feelings—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.They meditate observing an aspect of feelings—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.

They meditate observing an aspect of the mind—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.They meditate observing an aspect of the mind—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.They meditate observing an aspect of principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.They meditate observing an aspect of principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.This is called right mindfulness.This is called right mindfulness.

And what is right immersion?And what is right immersion?It’s when a mendicant, quite secluded from sensual pleasures, secluded from unskillful qualities, enters and remains in the first absorption, which has the rapture and bliss born of seclusion, while placing the mind and keeping it connected.It’s when a mendicant, quite secluded from sensual pleasures, secluded from unskillful qualities, enters and remains in the first absorption, which has the rapture and bliss born of seclusion, while placing the mind and keeping it connected.As the placing of the mind and keeping it connected are stilled, they enter and remain in the second absorption, which has the rapture and bliss born of immersion, with internal clarity and mind at one, without placing the mind and keeping it connected.As the placing of the mind and keeping it connected are stilled, they enter and remain in the second absorption, which has the rapture and bliss born of immersion, with internal clarity and mind at one, without placing the mind and keeping it connected.

And with the fading away of rapture, they enter and remain in the third absorption, where they meditate with equanimity, mindful and aware, experiencing for themselves the bliss of which the noble ones declare, ‘Equanimous and mindful, one meditates in bliss.’And with the fading away of rapture, they enter and remain in the third absorption, where they meditate with equanimity, mindful and aware, experiencing for themselves the bliss of which the noble ones declare, ‘Equanimous and mindful, one meditates in bliss.’With the giving up of pleasure and pain and the disappearance of former happiness and sadness, they enter and remain in the fourth absorption, without pleasure or pain, with pure equanimity and mindfulness.With the giving up of pleasure and pain and the disappearance of former happiness and sadness, they enter and remain in the fourth absorption, without pleasure or pain, with pure equanimity and mindfulness.

This is called right immersion.This is called right immersion.This is called the noble truth of the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering.This is called the noble truth of the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering.And so they meditate observing an aspect of principles internally, externally, and both internally and externally.And so they meditate observing an aspect of principles internally, externally, and both internally and externally.

They meditate observing, with respect to the principles, the liability to originate, to vanish, and to originate and vanish.They meditate observing, with respect to the principles, the liability to originate, to vanish, and to originate and vanish.Or mindfulness is established that principles exist, to the extent necessary for knowledge and mindfulness. They meditate independent, not grasping at anything in the world.Or mindfulness is established that principles exist, to the extent necessary for knowledge and mindfulness. They meditate independent, not grasping at anything in the world.That’s how a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of principles with respect to the four noble truths.That’s how a mendicant meditates by observing an aspect of principles with respect to the four noble truths.

Anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for seven years can expect one of two results:Anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for seven years can expect one of two results:enlightenment in this very life, or if there’s residue left behind, non-return.enlightenment in this very life, or if there’s residue left behind, non-return.Let alone seven years,Let alone seven years,

anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for six years …anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for six years …five years …five years …four years …four years …

three years …three years …two years …two years …one year …one year …

seven months …seven months …six months …six months …five months …five months …

four months …four months …three months …three months …two months …two months …

one month …one month …a fortnight …a fortnight …Let alone a fortnight,Let alone a fortnight,

anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for seven days can expect one of two results:anyone who develops these four kinds of mindfulness meditation in this way for seven days can expect one of two results:enlightenment in this very life, or if there’s residue left behind, non-return.enlightenment in this very life, or if there’s residue left behind, non-return.‘The four kinds of mindfulness meditation are the path to convergence. They are in order to purify sentient beings, to get past sorrow and crying, to make an end of pain and sadness, to discover the system, and to realize extinguishment.’‘The four kinds of mindfulness meditation are the path to convergence. They are in order to purify sentient beings, to get past sorrow and crying, to make an end of pain and sadness, to discover the system, and to realize extinguishment.’

That’s what I said, and this is why I said it.”That’s what I said, and this is why I said it.”That is what the Buddha said.That is what the Buddha said.Satisfied, the mendicants approved what the Buddha said.Satisfied, the mendicants approved what the Buddha said.