中部第 119 经（Sujato 英译）第 2 阅读页 · Mindfulness of the Body · 2/2

“No, sir.”“No, sir.”“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.Suppose there was a green, sappy log.Suppose there was a green, sappy log.

Then a person comes along with a drill-stick, thinkingThen a person comes along with a drill-stick, thinkingto light a fire and produce heat.to light a fire and produce heat.What do you think, mendicants?What do you think, mendicants?

By drilling the stick against that green, sappy log on dry land far from water, could they light a fire and produce heat?”By drilling the stick against that green, sappy log on dry land far from water, could they light a fire and produce heat?”“No, sir.”“No, sir.”“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.

Suppose a water jar was placed on a stand, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.Suppose a water jar was placed on a stand, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.Then a person comes along with a load of water.Then a person comes along with a load of water.What do you think, mendicants?What do you think, mendicants?

Could that person pour water into the jar?”Could that person pour water into the jar?”“No, sir.”“No, sir.”“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, Māra cannot find a vulnerability and doesn’t get an opportunity.

When a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.When a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.Suppose a water jar was placed on a stand, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.Suppose a water jar was placed on a stand, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.If a strong man was to pour it on any side, would water pour out?”If a strong man was to pour it on any side, would water pour out?”

“Yes, sir.”“Yes, sir.”“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.Suppose there was a square, walled lotus pond on level ground, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.Suppose there was a square, walled lotus pond on level ground, full to the brim so a crow could drink from it.

If a strong man was to open the wall on any side, would water pour out?”If a strong man was to open the wall on any side, would water pour out?”“Yes, sir.”“Yes, sir.”“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.“In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.

Suppose a chariot stood harnessed to thoroughbreds at a level crossroads, with a goad ready.Suppose a chariot stood harnessed to thoroughbreds at a level crossroads, with a goad ready.A deft horse trainer, a master charioteer, might mount the chariot, taking the reins in his right hand and goad in the left. He’d drive out and back wherever he wishes, whenever he wishes.A deft horse trainer, a master charioteer, might mount the chariot, taking the reins in his right hand and goad in the left. He’d drive out and back wherever he wishes, whenever he wishes.In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.In the same way, when a mendicant has developed and cultivated mindfulness of the body, they extend the mind to realize by insight each and every thing that can be realized by insight; and they are capable of realizing those things, since each and every one is within range.

You can expect ten benefits when mindfulness of the body has been cultivated, developed, and practiced, made a vehicle and a basis, kept up, consolidated, and properly implemented.You can expect ten benefits when mindfulness of the body has been cultivated, developed, and practiced, made a vehicle and a basis, kept up, consolidated, and properly implemented.They prevail over desire and discontent, and live having mastered desire and discontent whenever they arose.They prevail over desire and discontent, and live having mastered desire and discontent whenever they arose.They prevail over fear and dread, and live having mastered fear and dread whenever they arose.They prevail over fear and dread, and live having mastered fear and dread whenever they arose.

They endure cold, heat, hunger, and thirst; the touch of flies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, and reptiles; rude and unwelcome criticism; and put up with physical pain—sharp, severe, acute, unpleasant, disagreeable, and life-threatening.They endure cold, heat, hunger, and thirst; the touch of flies, mosquitoes, wind, sun, and reptiles; rude and unwelcome criticism; and put up with physical pain—sharp, severe, acute, unpleasant, disagreeable, and life-threatening.They get the four absorptions—blissful meditations in this life that belong to the higher mind—when they want, without trouble or difficulty.They get the four absorptions—blissful meditations in this life that belong to the higher mind—when they want, without trouble or difficulty.

They wield the many kinds of psychic power: multiplying themselves and becoming one again … They control the body as far as the realm of divinity.They wield the many kinds of psychic power: multiplying themselves and becoming one again … They control the body as far as the realm of divinity.With clairaudience that is purified and superhuman, they hear both kinds of sounds, human and heavenly, whether near or far. …With clairaudience that is purified and superhuman, they hear both kinds of sounds, human and heavenly, whether near or far. …They understand the minds of other beings and individuals, having encompassed them with their own mind. …They understand the minds of other beings and individuals, having encompassed them with their own mind. …

They recollect many kinds of past lives, with features and details.They recollect many kinds of past lives, with features and details.With clairvoyance that is purified and superhuman, they see sentient beings passing away and being reborn—inferior and superior, beautiful and ugly, in a good place or a bad place. They understand how sentient beings pass on according to their deeds.With clairvoyance that is purified and superhuman, they see sentient beings passing away and being reborn—inferior and superior, beautiful and ugly, in a good place or a bad place. They understand how sentient beings pass on according to their deeds.They realize the undefiled freedom of heart and freedom by wisdom. And they live having realized it with their own insight in this very life due to the ending of defilements.They realize the undefiled freedom of heart and freedom by wisdom. And they live having realized it with their own insight in this very life due to the ending of defilements.

You can expect these ten benefits when mindfulness of the body has been cultivated, developed, and practiced, made a vehicle and a basis, kept up, consolidated, and properly implemented.”You can expect these ten benefits when mindfulness of the body has been cultivated, developed, and practiced, made a vehicle and a basis, kept up, consolidated, and properly implemented.”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.