经集（Sujato 英译）第 51 阅读页 · SNP3.12 · Contemplating Pairs · 1/3

Anthology of Discourses 3.12Anthology of Discourses 3.12Contemplating PairsContemplating Pairs

So I have heard.So I have heard.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in the stilt longhouse of Migāra’s mother in the Eastern Monastery.At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in the stilt longhouse of Migāra’s mother in the Eastern Monastery.Now, at that time it was the sabbath—the full moon on the fifteenth day—and the Buddha was sitting in the open surrounded by the Saṅgha of monks.Now, at that time it was the sabbath—the full moon on the fifteenth day—and the Buddha was sitting in the open surrounded by the Saṅgha of monks.

Then the Buddha looked around the Saṅgha of monks, who were so very silent. He addressed them:Then the Buddha looked around the Saṅgha of monks, who were so very silent. He addressed them:“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘There are skillful teachings that are noble, emancipating, and lead to awakening. What is the real reason for listening to such teachings?’ You should answer:“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘There are skillful teachings that are noble, emancipating, and lead to awakening. What is the real reason for listening to such teachings?’ You should answer:‘Only so as to truly know the pairs of teachings.’‘Only so as to truly know the pairs of teachings.’

And what pairs do they speak of?And what pairs do they speak of?‘This is suffering; this is the origin of suffering’: this is the first contemplation.‘This is suffering; this is the origin of suffering’: this is the first contemplation.‘This is the cessation of suffering; this is the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘This is the cessation of suffering; this is the practice that leads to the cessation of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.

When a mendicant meditates rightly contemplating a pair of teachings in this way—diligent, keen, and resolute—they can expect one of two results:When a mendicant meditates rightly contemplating a pair of teachings in this way—diligent, keen, and resolute—they can expect one of two results: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.

Then the Holy One, the Teacher, went on to say:Then the Holy One, the Teacher, went on to say:“There are those who don’t understand suffering“There are those who don’t understand sufferingand suffering’s cause,and suffering’s cause,

and where all sufferingand where all sufferingceases no residue left behind.ceases no residue left behind.And they do not know the pathAnd they do not know the path

that leads to the stilling of suffering.that leads to the stilling of suffering.They lack the heart’s release,They lack the heart’s release,as well as the release by wisdom.as well as the release by wisdom.

Unable to make an end,Unable to make an end,they continue to be reborn and grow old.they continue to be reborn and grow old.But there are those who understand sufferingBut there are those who understand suffering

and suffering’s cause,and suffering’s cause,and where all sufferingand where all sufferingceases with no residue left behind.ceases with no residue left behind.

And they understand the pathAnd they understand the paththat leads to the stilling of suffering.that leads to the stilling of suffering.They’re endowed with the heart’s release,They’re endowed with the heart’s release,

as well as the release by wisdom.as well as the release by wisdom.Able to make an end,Able to make an end,they don’t continue to be reborn and grow old.”they don’t continue to be reborn and grow old.”

“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘Could there be another way to contemplate the pairs?’“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘Could there be another way to contemplate the pairs?’You should say, ‘There could.’You should say, ‘There could.’And how could there be?And how could there be?

‘All the suffering that originates is caused by attachment’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by attachment’: this is one contemplation.‘When attachment has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When attachment has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”

Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:“Attachment is the source of suffering“Attachment is the source of sufferingin all its countless forms in the world.in all its countless forms in the world.

When an ignorant person builds up attachments,When an ignorant person builds up attachments,that dullard returns to suffering again and again.that dullard returns to suffering again and again.So let one who understands not build up attachments,So let one who understands not build up attachments,

contemplating the inception of suffering and rebirth.”contemplating the inception of suffering and rebirth.”“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘Could there be another way to contemplate the pairs?’“Suppose, monks, they questioned you thus: ‘Could there be another way to contemplate the pairs?’You should say, ‘There could.’You should say, ‘There could.’

And how could there be?And how could there be?‘All the suffering that originates is caused by ignorance’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by ignorance’: this is one contemplation.‘When ignorance has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When ignorance has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.

When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:“Those who journey again and again,“Those who journey again and again,

transmigrating through birth and death;transmigrating through birth and death;they go from this state to another,they go from this state to another,that destination due only to ignorance.that destination due only to ignorance.

For ignorance is the great delusionFor ignorance is the great delusionbecause of which we have long transmigrated.because of which we have long transmigrated.Those beings who have knowledgeThose beings who have knowledge

do not proceed to a future life.”do not proceed to a future life.”“‘Could there be another way?’ …“‘Could there be another way?’ …And how could there be?And how could there be?

‘All the suffering that originates is caused by choices’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by choices’: this is one contemplation.‘When choices has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When choices has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”

Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:“All the suffering that originates“All the suffering that originatesis caused by choices.is caused by choices.

With the cessation of choices,With the cessation of choices,there is no origination of suffering.there is no origination of suffering.Knowing this danger,Knowing this danger,

that suffering is caused by choices;that suffering is caused by choices;through the stilling of all choices,through the stilling of all choices,and the stopping of perceptions,and the stopping of perceptions,

this is the way suffering endsthis is the way suffering endswhen one has known this as it is.when one has known this as it is.Rightly seeing, knowledge masters,Rightly seeing, knowledge masters,

the astute, understanding rightly,the astute, understanding rightly,having thrown off Māra’s yoke,having thrown off Māra’s yoke,do not proceed to a future life.”do not proceed to a future life.”

“‘Could there be another way?’ …“‘Could there be another way?’ …And how could there be?And how could there be?‘All the suffering that originates is caused by consciousness’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by consciousness’: this is one contemplation.

‘When consciousness has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When consciousness has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:

“All the suffering that originates“All the suffering that originatesis caused by consciousness.is caused by consciousness.With the cessation of consciousness,With the cessation of consciousness,

there is no origination of suffering.there is no origination of suffering.Knowing this danger,Knowing this danger,that suffering is caused by consciousness,that suffering is caused by consciousness,

with the stilling of consciousness a mendicantwith the stilling of consciousness a mendicantis hungerless, quenched.”is hungerless, quenched.”“‘Could there be another way?’ …“‘Could there be another way?’ …

And how could there be?And how could there be?‘All the suffering that originates is caused by contact’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by contact’: this is one contemplation.‘When contact has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When contact has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.

When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:“Those mired in contact,“Those mired in contact,

swept down the stream of lives,swept down the stream of lives,practicing the wrong way,practicing the wrong way,are far from the ending of fetters.are far from the ending of fetters.

But those who completely understand contact,But those who completely understand contact,who, understanding, delight in peace;who, understanding, delight in peace;by comprehending contactby comprehending contact

they are hungerless, quenched.”they are hungerless, quenched.”“‘Could there be another way?’ …“‘Could there be another way?’ …And how could there be?And how could there be?

‘All the suffering that originates is caused by feeling’: this is one contemplation.‘All the suffering that originates is caused by feeling’: this is one contemplation.‘When feeling has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.‘When feeling has faded away and ceased with no residue left behind, there is no origination of suffering’: this is the second contemplation.When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”When a mendicant meditates in this way they can expect enlightenment or non-return.”

Then the Teacher went on to say:Then the Teacher went on to say:“Whether it’s pleasant or painful,“Whether it’s pleasant or painful,as well as what’s neutral,as well as what’s neutral,

whatever there is that is feltwhatever there is that is felt