中部第 70 经（Sujato 英译）第 2 阅读页 · At Kīṭāgiri · 2/2

This individual is called attained to view.This individual is called attained to view.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.Why is that? Thinking:Why is that? Thinking:

‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.

And what individual is freed by faith?And what individual is freed by faith?It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. Nevertheless, having seen with wisdom, some of their defilements have come to an end. And their faith is settled, rooted, and planted in the Realized One.It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. Nevertheless, having seen with wisdom, some of their defilements have come to an end. And their faith is settled, rooted, and planted in the Realized One.This individual is called freed by faith.This individual is called freed by faith.

I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.Why is that? Thinking:Why is that? Thinking:‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.

Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.And what individual is a follower of teachings?And what individual is a follower of teachings?

It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. And having seen with wisdom, their defilements have not come to an end. And they accept the teachings proclaimed by the Realized One after deliberating them with a degree of wisdom. And they have the following qualities:It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. And having seen with wisdom, their defilements have not come to an end. And they accept the teachings proclaimed by the Realized One after deliberating them with a degree of wisdom. And they have the following qualities:the faculties of faith, energy, mindfulness, immersion, and wisdom.the faculties of faith, energy, mindfulness, immersion, and wisdom.

This individual is called a follower of teachings.This individual is called a follower of teachings.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.Why is that? Thinking:Why is that? Thinking:

‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.

And what individual is a follower by faith?And what individual is a follower by faith?It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. And having seen with wisdom, their defilements have not come to an end. And they have a degree of faith and fondness for the Realized One. And they have the following qualities:It’s an individual who doesn’t have direct meditative experience of the peaceful liberations that are formless, transcending form. And having seen with wisdom, their defilements have not come to an end. And they have a degree of faith and fondness for the Realized One. And they have the following qualities:the faculties of faith, energy, mindfulness, immersion, and wisdom.the faculties of faith, energy, mindfulness, immersion, and wisdom.

This individual is called a follower by faith.This individual is called a follower by faith.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.I say that this mendicant also still has work to do with diligence.Why is that? Thinking:Why is that? Thinking:

‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.‘Hopefully this venerable will frequent appropriate lodgings, associate with good friends, and control their faculties.Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Then they might realize the supreme culmination of the spiritual path in this very life, and live having achieved with their own insight the goal for which gentlemen rightly go forth from the lay life to homelessness.’Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.Seeing this fruit of diligence for this mendicant, I say that they still have work to do with diligence.

Mendicants, I don’t say that enlightenment is achieved right away.Mendicants, I don’t say that enlightenment is achieved right away.Rather, enlightenment is achieved by gradual training, progress, and practice.Rather, enlightenment is achieved by gradual training, progress, and practice.And how is enlightenment achieved by gradual training, progress, and practice?And how is enlightenment achieved by gradual training, progress, and practice?

It’s when someone in whom faith has arisen approaches a teacher. They pay homage, actively listen, hear the teachings, remember the teachings, examine their meaning, and accept them after deliberation. Then enthusiasm springs up; they make an attempt, weigh up, and strive. Striving, they directly realize the ultimate truth, and see it with penetrating wisdom.It’s when someone in whom faith has arisen approaches a teacher. They pay homage, actively listen, hear the teachings, remember the teachings, examine their meaning, and accept them after deliberation. Then enthusiasm springs up; they make an attempt, weigh up, and strive. Striving, they directly realize the ultimate truth, and see it with penetrating wisdom.

Mendicants, there has not been that faith,Mendicants, there has not been that faith,that approaching,that approaching,that paying homage,that paying homage,

that listening,that listening,that hearing the teachings,that hearing the teachings,that remembering the teachings,that remembering the teachings,

that examining their meaning,that examining their meaning,that acceptance after deliberation,that acceptance after deliberation,that enthusiasm,that enthusiasm,

that making an attempt,that making an attempt,that weighing up,that weighing up,or that striving.or that striving.

You’re on a bad path, mendicants! You’re practicing the wrong way!You’re on a bad path, mendicants! You’re practicing the wrong way!How far these futile men have strayed from this teaching and training!How far these futile men have strayed from this teaching and training!There is an exposition in four statements, which a sensible person would quickly understand when it is recited.There is an exposition in four statements, which a sensible person would quickly understand when it is recited.

I shall recite it for you, mendicants. Try to understand it.”I shall recite it for you, mendicants. Try to understand it.”“Sir, who are we next to those who understand the teaching?”“Sir, who are we next to those who understand the teaching?”“Even with a teacher who values things of the flesh, is an heir in things of the flesh, who lives caught up in things of the flesh, you wouldn’t get into such haggling:“Even with a teacher who values things of the flesh, is an heir in things of the flesh, who lives caught up in things of the flesh, you wouldn’t get into such haggling:

‘If we get this, we’ll do that. If we don’t get this, we won’t do it.’ What then of the Realized One, who lives utterly detached from things of the flesh?‘If we get this, we’ll do that. If we don’t get this, we won’t do it.’ What then of the Realized One, who lives utterly detached from things of the flesh?For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, this is in line with the teaching:For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, this is in line with the teaching:‘The Buddha is my Teacher, I am his disciple.‘The Buddha is my Teacher, I am his disciple.

The Buddha knows, I do not know.’The Buddha knows, I do not know.’For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, the Teacher’s instructions are nourishing and nutritious.For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, the Teacher’s instructions are nourishing and nutritious.For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, this is in line with the teaching:For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, this is in line with the teaching:

‘Gladly, let only skin, sinews, and bones remain! Let the flesh and blood waste away in my body! I will not relax my energy until I have achieved what is possible by human strength, energy, and vigor.’‘Gladly, let only skin, sinews, and bones remain! Let the flesh and blood waste away in my body! I will not relax my energy until I have achieved what is possible by human strength, energy, and vigor.’For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, one of two results can be expected:For a faithful disciple who is practicing to fathom the Teacher’s instructions, one of two results can be expected: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.”

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.