中部第 77 经（Sujato 英译）第 2 阅读页 · The Longer Discourse with Sakuludāyī · 2/3

Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of almsfood. Well, there are disciples of mine who eat only almsfood, wander indiscriminately for almsfood, happy to eat whatever they glean. When they’ve entered an inhabited area, they don’t consent when invited to sit down.Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of almsfood. Well, there are disciples of mine who eat only almsfood, wander indiscriminately for almsfood, happy to eat whatever they glean. When they’ve entered an inhabited area, they don’t consent when invited to sit down.But sometimes I even eat by invitation boiled fine rice with the dark grains picked out, served with many soups and sauces.But sometimes I even eat by invitation boiled fine rice with the dark grains picked out, served with many soups and sauces.

So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of almsfood, then those disciples who eat only almsfood would not be loyal to me.So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of almsfood, then those disciples who eat only almsfood would not be loyal to me.Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of lodging. Well, there are disciples of mine who stay at the root of a tree, in the open air. For eight months they don’t go under a roof.Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of lodging. Well, there are disciples of mine who stay at the root of a tree, in the open air. For eight months they don’t go under a roof.

But sometimes I even stay in bungalows, plastered inside and out, draft-free, with doors fastened and windows shuttered.But sometimes I even stay in bungalows, plastered inside and out, draft-free, with doors fastened and windows shuttered.So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of lodging, then those disciples who stay at the root of a tree would not be loyal to me.So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m content with any kind of lodging, then those disciples who stay at the root of a tree would not be loyal to me.Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m secluded and I praise seclusion. Well, there are disciples of mine who live in the wilderness, in remote lodgings. Having ventured deep into remote lodgings in the wilderness and the forest, they live there, coming down to the midst of the Saṅgha each fortnight for the recitation of the monastic code.Suppose my disciples were loyal to me because I’m secluded and I praise seclusion. Well, there are disciples of mine who live in the wilderness, in remote lodgings. Having ventured deep into remote lodgings in the wilderness and the forest, they live there, coming down to the midst of the Saṅgha each fortnight for the recitation of the monastic code.

But sometimes I live crowded by monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen; by rulers and their chief ministers, and monastics of other religions and their disciples.But sometimes I live crowded by monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen; by rulers and their chief ministers, and monastics of other religions and their disciples.So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m secluded and praise seclusion, then those disciples who live in the wilderness would not be loyal to me.So if it were the case that my disciples are loyal to me because I’m secluded and praise seclusion, then those disciples who live in the wilderness would not be loyal to me.So, Udāyī, it’s not because of these five qualities that my disciples honor, respect, revere, and venerate me; and honoring and respecting me, they remain loyal to me.So, Udāyī, it’s not because of these five qualities that my disciples honor, respect, revere, and venerate me; and honoring and respecting me, they remain loyal to me.

There are five other qualities because of which my disciples honor, respect, revere, and venerate me; and honoring and respecting me, they remain loyal to me.There are five other qualities because of which my disciples honor, respect, revere, and venerate me; and honoring and respecting me, they remain loyal to me.What five?What five?Firstly, my disciples esteem me for the higher ethics:Firstly, my disciples esteem me for the higher ethics:

‘The ascetic Gotama is ethical. He possesses the entire spectrum of ethical conduct to the highest degree.’‘The ascetic Gotama is ethical. He possesses the entire spectrum of ethical conduct to the highest degree.’Since this is so,Since this is so,this is the first quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.this is the first quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.

Furthermore, my disciples esteem me for my excellent knowledge and vision:Furthermore, my disciples esteem me for my excellent knowledge and vision:‘The ascetic Gotama only claims to know when he does in fact know.‘The ascetic Gotama only claims to know when he does in fact know.He only claims to see when he really does see.He only claims to see when he really does see.

He teaches based on direct knowledge, not without direct knowledge.He teaches based on direct knowledge, not without direct knowledge.He teaches based on reason, not without reason.He teaches based on reason, not without reason.He teaches with a demonstrable basis, not without it.’He teaches with a demonstrable basis, not without it.’

Since this is so,Since this is so,this is the second quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.this is the second quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.Furthermore, my disciples esteem me for my higher wisdom:Furthermore, my disciples esteem me for my higher wisdom:

‘The ascetic Gotama is wise. He possesses the entire spectrum of wisdom to the highest degree.‘The ascetic Gotama is wise. He possesses the entire spectrum of wisdom to the highest degree.It’s not possible that he would fail to foresee grounds for future criticism, or to legitimately and completely refute the doctrines of others that come up.’It’s not possible that he would fail to foresee grounds for future criticism, or to legitimately and completely refute the doctrines of others that come up.’What do you think, Udāyī?What do you think, Udāyī?

Would my disciples, knowing and seeing this, break in and interrupt me?”Would my disciples, knowing and seeing this, break in and interrupt me?”“No, sir.”“No, sir.”“That’s because I don’t expect to be instructed by my disciples.“That’s because I don’t expect to be instructed by my disciples.

Invariably, my disciples expect instruction from me.Invariably, my disciples expect instruction from me.Since this is so,Since this is so,this is the third quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.this is the third quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.

Furthermore, my disciples come to me and ask how the noble truth of suffering applies to the suffering in which they are swamped and mired. And I provide them with a satisfying answer to their question.Furthermore, my disciples come to me and ask how the noble truth of suffering applies to the suffering in which they are swamped and mired. And I provide them with a satisfying answer to their question.They ask how the noble truths of the origin of suffering,They ask how the noble truths of the origin of suffering,the cessation of suffering,the cessation of suffering,

and the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering apply to the suffering in which they are swamped and mired. And I provide them with satisfying answers to their questions.and the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering apply to the suffering in which they are swamped and mired. And I provide them with satisfying answers to their questions.Since this is so,Since this is so,this is the fourth quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.this is the fourth quality because of which my disciples are loyal to me.

Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.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 …They meditate observing an aspect of feelings …

mind …mind …principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.principles—keen, aware, and mindful, rid of covetousness and displeasure for the world.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.

Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four right efforts.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four right efforts.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.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.

Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four bases of psychic power.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the four bases of psychic power.It’s when a mendicant develops the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to enthusiasm, and active effort.It’s when a mendicant develops the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to enthusiasm, and active effort.They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to energy, and active effort.They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to energy, and active effort.

They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to mental development, and active effort.They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to mental development, and active effort.They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to inquiry, and active effort.They develop the basis of psychic power that has immersion due to inquiry, and active effort.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.

Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the five faculties.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the five faculties.It’s when a mendicant develops the faculties of faith,It’s when a mendicant develops the faculties of faith,energy,energy,

mindfulness,mindfulness,immersion,immersion,and wisdom, which lead to peace and awakening.and wisdom, which lead to peace and awakening.

And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the five powers.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the five powers.It’s when a mendicant develops the powers of faith,It’s when a mendicant develops the powers of faith,

energy,energy,mindfulness,mindfulness,immersion,immersion,

and wisdom, which lead to peace and awakening.and wisdom, which lead to peace and awakening.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the seven awakening factors.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the seven awakening factors.

It’s when a mendicant develops the awakening factors of mindfulness,It’s when a mendicant develops the awakening factors of mindfulness,investigation of principles,investigation of principles,energy,energy,

rapture,rapture,tranquility,tranquility,immersion,immersion,

and equanimity, which rely on seclusion, fading away, and cessation, and ripen as letting go.and equanimity, which rely on seclusion, fading away, and cessation, and ripen as letting go.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the noble eightfold path.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the noble eightfold path.

It’s when a mendicant develops right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion.It’s when a mendicant develops right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the eight liberations.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the 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 form internally, they see forms externally.Not perceiving 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.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.And many of my disciples meditate on that having attained perfection and consummation of insight.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the eight dimensions of mastery.Furthermore, I have explained to my disciples a practice that they use to develop the eight dimensions of mastery.

Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly.Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’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.Perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’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.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limited, both pretty and ugly.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’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.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, limitless, both pretty and ugly.Mastering them, they perceive: ‘I know and see.’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, blue, with blue color and blue appearance.Not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, 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.In the same way, not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, blue, with blue color and blue appearance.In the same way, not perceiving form internally, someone sees forms externally, 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.