法苑珠林 99.22

English (machine translation) 99.22

Language: English

99.22

At that time, when cultivating the path, the anāgāmin takes joy in dhyāna-concentration and diminishes craving and desire, just like those merchants who loathe the impure water. It is also like an infant foolishly playing with filth; as he gradually grows older, he abandons his former play and takes joy in other things, until in old age he completely abandons his former ways and amuses himself with the Dharma. Having attained the path of non-returning, it is also like this: seeing the pleasures of the five destinies of saṃsāra as being like children's play, he becomes increasingly vigorous, wishing to escape the beginning and end [of rebirth], taking no joy in seeking life. Thereupon the verses say:

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法苑珠林 — 道世, Classical Chinese