长部第 33 经（Sujato 英译）第 8 阅读页 · Reciting in Concert · 8/10

This is the fourth ground for arousing energy.This is the fourth ground for arousing energy.Furthermore, a mendicant has wandered for alms, but they didn’t get to fill up on as much food as they like, coarse or fine.Furthermore, a mendicant has wandered for alms, but they didn’t get to fill up on as much food as they like, coarse or fine.They think:They think:

‘I’ve wandered for alms, but I didn’t get to fill up on as much food as I like, coarse or fine. My body is light and fit for work. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’‘I’ve wandered for alms, but I didn’t get to fill up on as much food as I like, coarse or fine. My body is light and fit for work. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’They rouse up energy …They rouse up energy …This is the fifth ground for arousing energy.This is the fifth ground for arousing energy.

Furthermore, a mendicant has wandered for alms, and they got to fill up on as much food as they like, coarse or fine.Furthermore, a mendicant has wandered for alms, and they got to fill up on as much food as they like, coarse or fine.They think:They think:‘I’ve wandered for alms, and I got to fill up on as much food as I like, coarse or fine. My body is strong and fit for work. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’‘I’ve wandered for alms, and I got to fill up on as much food as I like, coarse or fine. My body is strong and fit for work. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’

They rouse up energy …They rouse up energy …This is the sixth ground for arousing energy.This is the sixth ground for arousing energy.Furthermore, a mendicant feels a little sick.Furthermore, a mendicant feels a little sick.

They think:They think:‘I feel a little sick. It’s possible this illness will worsen. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’‘I feel a little sick. It’s possible this illness will worsen. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy.’They rouse up energy …They rouse up energy …

This is the seventh ground for arousing energy.This is the seventh ground for arousing energy.Furthermore, a mendicant has recently recovered from illness.Furthermore, a mendicant has recently recovered from illness.They think:They think:

‘I’ve recently recovered from illness. It’s possible the illness will come back. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy for attaining the unattained, achieving the unachieved, and realizing the unrealized.’‘I’ve recently recovered from illness. It’s possible the illness will come back. I’d better preemptively rouse up energy for attaining the unattained, achieving the unachieved, and realizing the unrealized.’They rouse energy for attaining the unattained, achieving the unachieved, and realizing the unrealized.They rouse energy for attaining the unattained, achieving the unachieved, and realizing the unrealized.This is the eighth ground for arousing energy.This is the eighth ground for arousing energy.

Eight reasons to give:Eight reasons to give:Someone might give a gift after insulting the recipient. Or they give out of fear. Or they give thinking, ‘They gave to me.’ Or they give thinking, ‘They’ll give to me.’ Or they give thinking, ‘It’s good to give.’ Or they give thinking, ‘I cook, they don’t. It wouldn’t be right for me to not give to them.’ Or they give thinking, ‘By giving this gift I’ll get a good reputation.’ Or they give thinking, ‘This is an adornment and requisite for the mind.’Someone might give a gift after insulting the recipient. Or they give out of fear. Or they give thinking, ‘They gave to me.’ Or they give thinking, ‘They’ll give to me.’ Or they give thinking, ‘It’s good to give.’ Or they give thinking, ‘I cook, they don’t. It wouldn’t be right for me to not give to them.’ Or they give thinking, ‘By giving this gift I’ll get a good reputation.’ Or they give thinking, ‘This is an adornment and requisite for the mind.’

Eight rebirths by giving:Eight rebirths by giving:First, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins such things as food, drink, clothing, vehicles; garlands, fragrance, and makeup; and bed, house, and lighting.First, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins such things as food, drink, clothing, vehicles; garlands, fragrance, and makeup; and bed, house, and lighting.Whatever they give they expect back.Whatever they give they expect back.

They see an affluent aristocrat or brahmin or householder amusing themselves, supplied and provided with the five kinds of sensual stimulation.They see an affluent aristocrat or brahmin or householder amusing themselves, supplied and provided with the five kinds of sensual stimulation.They think:They think:‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of well-to-do aristocrats or brahmins or householders!’‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of well-to-do aristocrats or brahmins or householders!’

They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.

Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins.Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins.Whatever they give they expect back.Whatever they give they expect back.And they’ve heard:And they’ve heard:

‘The gods of the four great kings are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’‘The gods of the four great kings are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’They think:They think:‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods of the four great kings!’‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods of the four great kings!’

They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.

Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins.Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins.Whatever they give they expect back.Whatever they give they expect back.And they’ve heard:And they’ve heard:

‘The gods of the thirty-three …‘The gods of the thirty-three …the gods of Yama …the gods of Yama …the joyful gods …the joyful gods …

the gods who love to create …the gods who love to create …the gods who control what is created by others are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’the gods who control what is created by others are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’They think:They think:

‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods who control what is created by others!’‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods who control what is created by others!’They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.

The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their purity.Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins such things as food, drink, clothing, vehicles; garlands, fragrance, and makeup; and bed, house, and lighting.Next, someone gives to ascetics or brahmins such things as food, drink, clothing, vehicles; garlands, fragrance, and makeup; and bed, house, and lighting.Whatever they give they expect back.Whatever they give they expect back.

And they’ve heard:And they’ve heard:‘The gods of the Divinity’s host are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’‘The gods of the Divinity’s host are long-lived, beautiful, and very happy.’They think:They think:

‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods of the Divinity’s host!’‘If only, when my body breaks up, after death, I would be reborn in the company of the gods of the Divinity’s host!’They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.They settle on that thought, stabilize it, and develop it. As they’ve settled for less and not developed further, their thought leads to rebirth there.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.But I say that this is only for those of ethical conduct, not for the unethical.

And for those free of desire, not those with desire.And for those free of desire, not those with desire.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their freedom from desire.The heart’s wish of an ethical person succeeds because of their freedom from desire.Eight assemblies:Eight assemblies:

the assemblies of aristocrats, brahmins, householders, and ascetics. An assembly of the gods of the four great kings. An assembly of the gods of the thirty-three. An assembly of Māras. An assembly of divinities.the assemblies of aristocrats, brahmins, householders, and ascetics. An assembly of the gods of the four great kings. An assembly of the gods of the thirty-three. An assembly of Māras. An assembly of divinities.Eight worldly conditions:Eight worldly conditions:gain and loss, fame and disgrace, blame and praise, pleasure and pain.gain and loss, fame and disgrace, blame and praise, pleasure and pain.

Eight dimensions of mastery:Eight dimensions of mastery:Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’This is the first dimension of mastery.This is the first dimension of mastery.

Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’This is the second dimension of mastery.This is the second dimension of mastery.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’

This is the third dimension of mastery.This is the third dimension of mastery.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly. Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’This is the fourth dimension of mastery.This is the fourth dimension of mastery.

Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are blue, with blue color and blue appearance.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are blue, with blue color and blue appearance.They’re like a flax flower that’s blue, with blue color and blue appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, blue, with blue color and blue appearance.They’re like a flax flower that’s blue, with blue color and blue appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, blue, with blue color and blue appearance.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’

This is the fifth dimension of mastery.This is the fifth dimension of mastery.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance.They’re like a champak flower that’s yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance.They’re like a champak flower that’s yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, yellow, with yellow color and yellow appearance.

Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’This is the sixth dimension of mastery.This is the sixth dimension of mastery.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are red, with red color and red appearance.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are red, with red color and red appearance.

They’re like a scarlet mallow flower that’s red, with red color and red appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, red, with red color and red appearance.They’re like a scarlet mallow flower that’s red, with red color and red appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, red, with red color and red appearance.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’This is the seventh dimension of mastery.This is the seventh dimension of mastery.

Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are white, with white color and white appearance.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally that are white, with white color and white appearance.They’re like the morning star that’s white, with white color and white appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, white, with white color and white appearance.They’re like the morning star that’s white, with white color and white appearance. Or a cloth from Varanasi that’s smoothed on both sides, white, with white color and white appearance.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’

This is the eighth dimension of mastery.This is the eighth dimension of mastery.Eight liberations:Eight liberations:Having physical form, they see forms.Having physical form, they see forms.

This is the first liberation.This is the first liberation.Not perceiving physical form internally, they see forms externally.Not perceiving physical form internally, they see forms externally.This is the second liberation.This is the second liberation.

They’re focused only on beauty.They’re focused only on beauty.This is the third liberation.This is the third liberation.Going totally beyond perceptions of form, with the disappearance of perceptions of impingement, not focusing on perceptions of diversity, aware that ‘space is infinite’, they enter and remain in the dimension of infinite space.Going totally beyond perceptions of form, with the disappearance of perceptions of impingement, not focusing on perceptions of diversity, aware that ‘space is infinite’, they enter and remain in the dimension of infinite space.

This is the fourth liberation.This is the fourth liberation.Going totally beyond the dimension of infinite space, aware that ‘consciousness is infinite’, they enter and remain in the dimension of infinite consciousness.Going totally beyond the dimension of infinite space, aware that ‘consciousness is infinite’, they enter and remain in the dimension of infinite consciousness.This is the fifth liberation.This is the fifth liberation.

Going totally beyond the dimension of infinite consciousness, aware that ‘there is nothing at all’, they enter and remain in the dimension of nothingness.Going totally beyond the dimension of infinite consciousness, aware that ‘there is nothing at all’, they enter and remain in the dimension of nothingness.This is the sixth liberation.This is the sixth liberation.Going totally beyond the dimension of nothingness, they enter and remain in the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception.Going totally beyond the dimension of nothingness, they enter and remain in the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception.

This is the seventh liberation.This is the seventh liberation.Going totally beyond the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception, they enter and remain in the cessation of perception and feeling.Going totally beyond the dimension of neither perception nor non-perception, they enter and remain in the cessation of perception and feeling.This is the eighth liberation.This is the eighth liberation.

These are the teachings grouped by eight that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.These are the teachings grouped by eight that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.You should all recite these in concert.You should all recite these in concert.

9. Nines9. Nines

There are teachings grouped by nine that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.There are teachings grouped by nine that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.You should all recite these in concert.You should all recite these in concert.What are the teachings grouped by nine?What are the teachings grouped by nine?

Nine grounds for resentment:Nine grounds for resentment:Thinking: ‘They did wrong to me,’ you harbor resentment.Thinking: ‘They did wrong to me,’ you harbor resentment.Thinking: ‘They are doing wrong to me’ …Thinking: ‘They are doing wrong to me’ …

‘They will do wrong to me’ …‘They will do wrong to me’ …