增壹阿含經 11.6: Heart (2)
The Numbered Discourses (selected sūtras) 11.6
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Heart (2)
11.6.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
11.6.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “From the start, I do not see in this assembly a single thing that’s easily controlled and which brings a good result when its easily controlled. That thing is the heart.
11.6.p3
“[Therefore,] monks, one should discern their heart and be well aware of its good roots. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
11.6.p4
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
11.6.p5
This sūtra is part of the Dharma Pearls translation project.
11.6.p6
Prepared by Charles Patton for SuttaCentral.
Linked texts (1)
- 增壹阿含經 — Classical Chinese