经集（Sujato 英译）第 34 阅读页 · SNP3.3 · Well-Spoken Words

Anthology of Discourses 3.3Anthology of Discourses 3.3Well-Spoken WordsWell-Spoken Words

So I have heard.So I have heard.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.There the Buddha addressed the mendicants,There the Buddha addressed the mendicants,

“Mendicants!”“Mendicants!”“Venerable sir,” they replied.“Venerable sir,” they replied.The Buddha said this:The Buddha said this:

“Mendicants, speech that has four factors is well spoken, not poorly spoken. It’s blameless and is not criticized by sensible people.“Mendicants, speech that has four factors is well spoken, not poorly spoken. It’s blameless and is not criticized by sensible people.What four?What four?It’s when a mendicant speaks well, not poorly; their speech is principled, not unprincipled; they speak pleasantly, not unpleasantly; and they speak truthfully, not falsely.It’s when a mendicant speaks well, not poorly; their speech is principled, not unprincipled; they speak pleasantly, not unpleasantly; and they speak truthfully, not falsely.

Speech with these four factors is well spoken, not poorly spoken. It’s blameless and is not criticized by sensible people.”Speech with these four factors is well spoken, not poorly spoken. It’s blameless and is not criticized by sensible people.”That is what the Buddha said.That is what the Buddha said.Then the Holy One, the Teacher, went on to say:Then the Holy One, the Teacher, went on to say:

“Good people say well-spoken words are foremost;“Good people say well-spoken words are foremost;second, speech ought be principled, not unprincipled;second, speech ought be principled, not unprincipled;third, speak pleasantly, not unpleasantly;third, speak pleasantly, not unpleasantly;

and fourth, speak truthfully, not falsely.”and fourth, speak truthfully, not falsely.”Then Venerable Vaṅgīsa rose from his seat, arranged his robe over one shoulder, raised his cupped palms toward the Buddha, and said,Then Venerable Vaṅgīsa rose from his seat, arranged his robe over one shoulder, raised his cupped palms toward the Buddha, and said,“I feel inspired to speak, Blessed One! I feel inspired to speak, Holy One!”“I feel inspired to speak, Blessed One! I feel inspired to speak, Holy One!”

“Then speak as you feel inspired,” said the Buddha.“Then speak as you feel inspired,” said the Buddha.Then Vaṅgīsa extolled the Buddha in his presence with fitting verses:Then Vaṅgīsa extolled the Buddha in his presence with fitting verses:“Speak only those words“Speak only those words

that do not hurt yourselfthat do not hurt yourselfnor harm others;nor harm others;such speech is truly well spoken.such speech is truly well spoken.

Speak only pleasing words,Speak only pleasing words,words gladly welcomed.words gladly welcomed.Pleasing words are thosePleasing words are those

that bring nothing bad to others.that bring nothing bad to others.Truth itself is undying speech:Truth itself is undying speech:this is an ancient teaching.this is an ancient teaching.

Good people say the teaching and meaningGood people say the teaching and meaningare grounded in truth.are grounded in truth.The words spoken by the BuddhaThe words spoken by the Buddha

for finding the sanctuary, extinguishment,for finding the sanctuary, extinguishment,for making an end of suffering,for making an end of suffering,this really is the best kind of speech.”this really is the best kind of speech.”