增壹阿含經 15
The Numbered Discourses (selected sūtras) 15
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Contents
- 15.1 Two Kinds of Views — 7 parts
- 15.2 Two Kinds of Views (2) — 8 parts
- 15.3 Two Kinds of Gifts — 6 parts
- 15.4 Two Kinds of Work — 6 parts
- 15.5 Two Kinds of Favors — 6 parts
- 15.6 Two Signs of a Fool — 7 parts
- 15.7 Honoring the Tathāgata — 5 parts
- 15.8 Honoring the Dharma — 5 parts
- 15.9 Honoring the Tathāgata’s Shrine — 5 parts
- 15.10 Right View — 6 parts
Two Kinds of Views
15.1.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.1.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “You should know that there are two kinds of views. What are the two? They are the views of existence and views of inexistence. There are ascetics and priests who, having developed and recited these two kinds of views, never follow their Dharmas and don’t truly understand them. They therefore aren’t ascetics or priests, for those ascetics violate the way of ascetics, and those priests violate the way of priests. Those ascetics and priests entertain themselves with things they never realize for themselves.
15.1.p3
“There are ascetics and priests who recite and memorize these two kinds of views, but they know to discard them when they truly understand them. These therefore are ascetics who keep to the ascetic practice and priests who know the priestly practice. They entertain themselves with things they’ve realized for themselves. Birth and death is ended, the religious practice is established, and the task is accomplished. They truly know that they won’t be subject to another existence.
15.1.p4
“Therefore, monks, you shouldn’t cultivate these two kinds of views, nor should you recite them. You should abandoned all of them. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.1.p5
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.1.p6
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15.1.p7
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Two Kinds of Views (2)
15.2.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.2.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two kinds of views. What are the two? They are the views of existence and the views of inexistence. Of those, which are the views of existence? They are the view of desire existence, view of form existence, and view of formless existence.
15.2.p3
“What is the view of desire existence? This refers to the five desires. What are the five desires? They are forms seen by the eye that are extremely desirable, esteemed, and thought about. Having never abandoned forms, worldly people revere them. When the ear hears sounds … nose smells odors … tongue tastes flavors … body feels tender touches … mind cognizes notions … These are said to be the views of existence.
15.2.p4
“What are the views of inexistence? They are the view of permanence, view of impermanence, view of something being destroyed, view of nothing being destroyed, view of being limited, view of being limitless, view of having a self, view of no self, view of having life, view of no life, view of other selves, view of other lives … These sixty-two views are called views of inexistence and unreal views. These are said to be the views of inexistence.
15.2.p5
“Therefore, monks, you should abandon these two kinds of views. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.2.p6
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.2.p7
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15.2.p8
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Two Kinds of Gifts
15.3.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.3.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two kinds of gifts. What are the two? They are Dharma gifts and material gifts. Monks, the best of gifts doesn’t go beyond Dharma gifts.
15.3.p3
Therefore, monks, you should always train in making Dharma gifts. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.3.p4
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.3.p5
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15.3.p6
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Two Kinds of Work
15.4.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.4.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two kinds of work. What are the two? They are Dharma work and material work. Monks, the best kind of work doesn’t go beyond the Dharma work.
15.4.p3
Therefore, monks, you should always train in Dharma work and not in material work. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.4.p4
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.4.p5
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15.4.p6
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Two Kinds of Favors
15.5.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.5.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are these two favors. What are the two? They are Dharma favors and material favors. The best of favors doesn’t go beyond Dharma favors.
15.5.p3
“Therefore, monks, you should cultivate Dharma favors. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.5.p4
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.5.p5
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15.5.p6
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Two Signs of a Fool
15.6.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.6.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “A fool has these two signs and appearances. What are the two? Here, a fool who is incapable of accomplishing something still undertakes it, or they grow tired and abandon something they’re close to accomplishing. These, monks, are said to be two signs and appearances of a fool.
15.6.p3
“Furthermore, monks, a wise person has two signs and appearances. What are the two? Here, a wise person doesn’t undertake something that they can’t accomplish, and they don’t abandon something that they’re close to accomplishing …
15.6.p4
“Therefore, monks, these two signs and appearances of a fool should be abandoned, and you should remember and cultivate these two signs and appearances of a wise person. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.6.p5
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.6.p6
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15.6.p7
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Honoring the Tathāgata
15.7.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.7.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two things that honor the Tathāgata when one contemplates and focuses on them single-mindedly. What are the two things? The first is wisdom, and the second is complete cessation. Monks, these things honor the Tathāgata when one contemplates and focuses on them single-mindedly. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.7.p3
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.7.p4
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15.7.p5
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Honoring the Dharma
15.8.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.8.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two things that honor the Dharma jewel as well as the shrines of the Tathāgata and gods when one contemplates and focuses of them single-mindedly. What are the two things? Possessing the powers and kinds of fearlessness. Monks, these are two things that honor the Dharma jewel and the shrines of the Tathāgata and gods when one contemplates and focuses on them single-mindedly. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.8.p3
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.8.p4
This sūtra is part of the Dharma Pearls translation project.
15.8.p5
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Honoring the Tathāgata’s Shrine
15.9.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.9.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two things that honor the Tathāgata’s shrine when one contemplates and focuses on them single-mindedly. What are the two things? The Tathāgata has no equals among worldly people, and the Tathāgata possesses great kindness and great compassion, being mindful of every direction. Monks, these are two things that honor the Tathāgata’s shrine when one contemplates and focuses on them single-mindedly. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.9.p3
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.9.p4
This sūtra is part of the Dharma Pearls translation project.
15.9.p5
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Right View
15.10.p1
Thus I have heard: One time, the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in Jeta’s Grove of Śrāvastī.
15.10.p2
It was then that the Bhagavān addressed the monks, “There are two causes and two conditions that produce right view. What are the two? Accepting the Dharma teaching and inner thought that’s calming and contemplative. Monks, these are two causes and two conditions that produce right view. Thus, monks, you should train yourselves.”
15.10.p3
When the monks heard what the Buddha taught, they rejoiced and approved.
15.10.p4
[1-2] Two views and [3-5] two gifts,
[6] Two signs of a fool,
[7-9] Honoring the Dharma and the Tathāgata’s shrine,
And the last is [10] right view.
This sūtra is part of the Dharma Pearls translation project.
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15.10.p5
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15.10.p6
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Linked texts (1)
- 增壹阿含經 — Classical Chinese