Sangitisutta 3.3.1-89

3.3.1

Atthi kho, āvuso, tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena dasa dhammā sammadakkhātā.

There are teachings grouped by ten that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.

3.3.2

Tattha sabbeheva saṅgāyitabbaṃ …pe… atthāya hitāya sukhāya devamanussānaṃ.

You should all recite these in concert.

3.3.3

Katame dasa?

What are the teachings grouped by ten?

3.3.4

Dasa nāthakaraṇā dhammā.

Ten qualities that serve as protector:

3.3.5

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu sīlavā hoti. Pātimokkhasaṃvarasaṃvuto viharati ācāragocarasampanno, aṇumattesu vajjesu bhayadassāvī samādāya sikkhati sikkhāpadesu.

Firstly, a mendicant is ethical, restrained in the monastic code, conducting themselves well and resorting for alms in suitable places. Seeing danger in the slightest fault, they keep the rules they’ve undertaken.

3.3.6

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu sīlavā hoti, pātimokkhasaṃvarasaṃvuto viharati, ācāragocarasampanno, aṇumattesu vajjesu bhayadassāvī samādāya sikkhati sikkhāpadesu.

3.3.7

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.8

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu bahussuto hoti sutadharo sutasannicayo. Ye te dhammā ādikalyāṇā majjhekalyāṇā pariyosānakalyāṇā sātthā sabyañjanā kevalaparipuṇṇaṃ parisuddhaṃ brahmacariyaṃ abhivadanti, tathārūpāssa dhammā bahussutā honti dhātā vacasā paricitā manasānupekkhitā diṭṭhiyā suppaṭividdhā.

Furthermore, a mendicant is very learned, remembering and keeping what they’ve learned. These teachings are good in the beginning, good in the middle, and good in the end, meaningful and well-phrased, describing a spiritual practice that’s entirely full and pure. They are very learned in such teachings, remembering them, rehearsing them, mentally scrutinizing them, and penetrating them theoretically.

3.3.9

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu bahussuto hoti …pe… diṭṭhiyā suppaṭividdhā.

3.3.10

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.11

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu kalyāṇamitto hoti kalyāṇasahāyo kalyāṇasampavaṅko.

Furthermore, a mendicant has good friends, companions, and associates.

3.3.12

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu kalyāṇamitto hoti kalyāṇasahāyo kalyāṇasampavaṅko.

3.3.13

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.14

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu suvaco hoti sovacassakaraṇehi dhammehi samannāgato khamo padakkhiṇaggāhī anusāsaniṃ.

Furthermore, a mendicant is easy to admonish, having qualities that make them easy to admonish. They’re patient, and take instruction respectfully.

3.3.15

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu suvaco hoti …pe… padakkhiṇaggāhī anusāsaniṃ.

3.3.16

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.17

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu yāni tāni sabrahmacārīnaṃ uccāvacāni kiṅkaraṇīyāni, tattha dakkho hoti analaso tatrupāyāya vīmaṃsāya samannāgato, alaṃ kātuṃ alaṃ saṃvidhātuṃ.

Furthermore, a mendicant is deft and tireless in a diverse spectrum of duties for their spiritual companions, understanding how to go about things in order to complete and organize the work.

3.3.18

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu yāni tāni sabrahmacārīnaṃ …pe… alaṃ saṃvidhātuṃ.

3.3.19

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.20

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu dhammakāmo hoti piyasamudāhāro, abhidhamme abhivinaye uḷārapāmojjo.

Furthermore, a mendicant loves the teachings and is a delight to converse with, being full of joy in the teaching and training.

3.3.21

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu dhammakāmo hoti …pe… uḷārapāmojjo.

3.3.22

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.23

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu santuṭṭho hoti itarītarehi cīvarapiṇḍapātasenāsanagilānappaccayabhesajjaparikkhārehi.

Furthermore, a mendicant is content with any kind of robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick.

3.3.24

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu santuṭṭho hoti …pe… parikkhārehi.

3.3.25

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.26

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu āraddhavīriyo viharati akusalānaṃ dhammānaṃ pahānāya kusalānaṃ dhammānaṃ upasampadāya, thāmavā daḷhaparakkamo anikkhittadhuro kusalesu dhammesu.

Furthermore, a mendicant lives with energy roused up for giving up unskillful qualities and embracing skillful qualities. They are strong, staunchly vigorous, not slacking off when it comes to developing skillful qualities.

3.3.27

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu āraddhavīriyo viharati …pe… anikkhittadhuro kusalesu dhammesu.

3.3.28

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.29

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu satimā hoti paramena satinepakkena samannāgato cirakatampi cirabhāsitampi saritā anussaritā.

Furthermore, a mendicant is mindful. They have utmost mindfulness and alertness, and can remember and recall what was said and done long ago.

3.3.30

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu satimā hoti …pe… saritā anussaritā.

3.3.31

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.32

Puna caparaṃ, āvuso, bhikkhu paññavā hoti, udayatthagāminiyā paññāya samannāgato ariyāya nibbedhikāya sammādukkhakkhayagāminiyā.

Furthermore, a mendicant is wise. They have the wisdom of arising and passing away which is noble, penetrative, and leads to the complete ending of suffering.

3.3.33

Yaṃpāvuso, bhikkhu paññavā hoti …pe… sammādukkhakkhayagāminiyā.

3.3.34

Ayampi dhammo nāthakaraṇo.

This too is a quality that serves as protector.

3.3.35

Dasa kasiṇāyatanāni.

Ten universal dimensions of meditation:

3.3.36

Pathavīkasiṇameko sañjānāti, uddhaṃ adho tiriyaṃ advayaṃ appamāṇaṃ.

Someone perceives the meditation on universal earth above, below, across, undivided and limitless.

3.3.37

Āpokasiṇameko sañjānāti …pe…

They perceive the meditation on universal water …

3.3.38

tejokasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal fire …

3.3.39

vāyokasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal air …

3.3.40

nīlakasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal blue …

3.3.41

pītakasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal yellow …

3.3.42

lohitakasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal red …

3.3.43

odātakasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal white …

3.3.44

ākāsakasiṇameko sañjānāti …

the meditation on universal space …

3.3.45

viññāṇakasiṇameko sañjānāti, uddhaṃ adho tiriyaṃ advayaṃ appamāṇaṃ.

They perceive the meditation on universal consciousness above, below, across, undivided and limitless.

3.3.46

Dasa akusalakammapathā—

Ten ways of doing unskillful deeds:

3.3.47

pāṇātipāto, adinnādānaṃ, kāmesumicchācāro, musāvādo, pisuṇā vācā, pharusā vācā, samphappalāpo, abhijjhā, byāpādo, micchādiṭṭhi.

killing living creatures, stealing, and sexual misconduct; speech that’s false, backbiting, harsh, or nonsensical; covetousness, ill will, and wrong view.

3.3.48

Dasa kusalakammapathā—

Ten ways of doing skillful deeds:

3.3.49

pāṇātipātā veramaṇī, adinnādānā veramaṇī, kāmesumicchācārā veramaṇī, musāvādā veramaṇī, pisuṇāya vācāya veramaṇī, pharusāya vācāya veramaṇī, samphappalāpā veramaṇī, anabhijjhā, abyāpādo, sammādiṭṭhi.

refraining from killing living creatures, stealing, and sexual misconduct; refraining from speech that’s false, backbiting, harsh, or nonsensical; contentment, good will, and right view.

3.3.50

Dasa ariyavāsā.

Ten abodes of the noble ones:

3.3.51

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu pañcaṅgavippahīno hoti, chaḷaṅgasamannāgato, ekārakkho, caturāpasseno, paṇunnapaccekasacco, samavayasaṭṭhesano, anāvilasaṅkappo, passaddhakāyasaṅkhāro, suvimuttacitto, suvimuttapañño.

A mendicant has given up five factors, possesses six factors, has a single guard, has four supports, has cast aside idiosyncratic interpretations of the truth, has totally given up searching, has unsullied intentions, has stilled the physical process, and is well freed in mind and well freed by wisdom.

3.3.52

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu pañcaṅgavippahīno hoti?

And how has a mendicant given up five factors?

3.3.53

Idhāvuso, bhikkhuno kāmacchando pahīno hoti, byāpādo pahīno hoti, thinamiddhaṃ pahīnaṃ hoti, uddhaccakukkuccaṃ pahīnaṃ hoti, vicikicchā pahīnā hoti.

It’s when a mendicant has given up sensual desire, ill will, dullness and drowsiness, restlessness and remorse, and doubt.

3.3.54

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu pañcaṅgavippahīno hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has given up five factors.

3.3.55

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu chaḷaṅgasamannāgato hoti?

And how does a mendicant possess six factors?

3.3.56

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu cakkhunā rūpaṃ disvā neva sumano hoti na dummano, upekkhako viharati sato sampajāno.

A mendicant, seeing a sight with their eyes, is neither happy nor sad. They remain equanimous, mindful and aware.

3.3.57

Sotena saddaṃ sutvā …pe…

Hearing a sound with their ears … Smelling an odor with their nose … Tasting a flavor with their tongue … Encountering a touch with their body …

3.3.58

manasā dhammaṃ viññāya neva sumano hoti na dummano, upekkhako viharati sato sampajāno.

Knowing an idea with their mind, they’re neither happy nor sad. They remain equanimous, mindful and aware.

3.3.59

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu chaḷaṅgasamannāgato hoti.

That’s how a mendicant possesses six factors.

3.3.60

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu ekārakkho hoti?

And how does a mendicant have a single guard?

3.3.61

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu satārakkhena cetasā samannāgato hoti.

It’s when a mendicant’s heart is guarded by mindfulness.

3.3.62

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu ekārakkho hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has a single guard.

3.3.63

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu caturāpasseno hoti?

And how does a mendicant have four supports?

3.3.64

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu saṅkhāyekaṃ paṭisevati, saṅkhāyekaṃ adhivāseti, saṅkhāyekaṃ parivajjeti, saṅkhāyekaṃ vinodeti.

After appraisal, a mendicant uses some things, endures some things, avoids some things, and dispels some things.

3.3.65

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu caturāpasseno hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has four supports.

3.3.66

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu paṇunnapaccekasacco hoti?

And how has a mendicant cast aside idiosyncratic interpretations of the truth?

3.3.67

Idhāvuso, bhikkhuno yāni tāni puthusamaṇabrāhmaṇānaṃ puthupaccekasaccāni, sabbāni tāni nunnāni honti paṇunnāni cattāni vantāni muttāni pahīnāni paṭinissaṭṭhāni.

Different ascetics and brahmins have different idiosyncratic interpretations of the truth. A mendicant has cast out, cast aside, thrown out, discarded, let go of, given up, and relinquished all these.

3.3.68

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu paṇunnapaccekasacco hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has cast aside idiosyncratic interpretations of the truth.

3.3.69

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu samavayasaṭṭhesano hoti?

And how has a mendicant totally given up searching?

3.3.70

Idhāvuso, bhikkhuno kāmesanā pahīnā hoti, bhavesanā pahīnā hoti, brahmacariyesanā paṭippassaddhā.

It’s when they’ve given up searching for sensual pleasures, for continued existence, and for a spiritual path.

3.3.71

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu samavayasaṭṭhesano hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has totally given up searching.

3.3.72

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu anāvilasaṅkappo hoti?

And how does a mendicant have unsullied intentions?

3.3.73

Idhāvuso, bhikkhuno kāmasaṅkappo pahīno hoti, byāpādasaṅkappo pahīno hoti, vihiṃsāsaṅkappo pahīno hoti.

It’s when they’ve given up sensual, malicious, and cruel intentions.

3.3.74

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu anāvilasaṅkappo hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has unsullied intentions.

3.3.75

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu passaddhakāyasaṅkhāro hoti?

And how has a mendicant stilled the physical process?

3.3.76

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu sukhassa ca pahānā dukkhassa ca pahānā pubbeva somanassadomanassānaṃ atthaṅgamā adukkhamasukhaṃ upekkhāsatipārisuddhiṃ catutthaṃ jhānaṃ upasampajja viharati.

It’s when, with the giving up of pleasure and pain and the disappearance of former happiness and sadness, they enter and remain in the fourth absorption, without pleasure or pain, with pure equanimity and mindfulness.

3.3.77

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu passaddhakāyasaṅkhāro hoti.

That’s how a mendicant has stilled the physical process.

3.3.78

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu suvimuttacitto hoti?

And how is a mendicant well freed in mind?

3.3.79

Idhāvuso, bhikkhuno rāgā cittaṃ vimuttaṃ hoti, dosā cittaṃ vimuttaṃ hoti, mohā cittaṃ vimuttaṃ hoti.

It’s when a mendicant’s mind is freed from greed, hate, and delusion.

3.3.80

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu suvimuttacitto hoti.

That’s how a mendicant is well freed in mind.

3.3.81

Kathañcāvuso, bhikkhu suvimuttapañño hoti?

And how is a mendicant well freed by wisdom?

3.3.82

Idhāvuso, bhikkhu ‘rāgo me pahīno ucchinnamūlo tālāvatthukato anabhāvaṅkato āyatiṃ anuppādadhammo’ti pajānāti.

It’s when a mendicant understands: ‘I’ve given up greed, hate, and delusion, cut them off at the root, made them like a palm stump, obliterated them, so they’re unable to arise in the future.’

3.3.83

‘Doso me pahīno ucchinnamūlo tālāvatthukato anabhāvaṅkato āyatiṃ anuppādadhammo’ti pajānāti.

3.3.84

‘Moho me pahīno ucchinnamūlo tālāvatthukato anabhāvaṅkato āyatiṃ anuppādadhammo’ti pajānāti.

3.3.85

Evaṃ kho, āvuso, bhikkhu suvimuttapañño hoti.

That’s how a mendicant’s mind is well freed by wisdom.

3.3.86

Dasa asekkhā dhammā—

Ten qualities of an adept:

3.3.87

asekkhā sammādiṭṭhi, asekkho sammāsaṅkappo, asekkhā sammāvācā, asekkho sammākammanto, asekkho sammāājīvo, asekkho sammāvāyāmo, asekkhā sammāsati, asekkho sammāsamādhi, asekkhaṃ sammāñāṇaṃ, asekkhā sammāvimutti.

an adept’s right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right immersion, right knowledge, and right freedom.

3.3.88

Ime kho, āvuso, tena bhagavatā jānatā passatā arahatā sammāsambuddhena dasa dhammā sammadakkhātā.

Reverends, these are the teachings grouped by ten that have been rightly explained by the Buddha.

3.3.89

Tattha sabbeheva saṅgāyitabbaṃ na vivaditabbaṃ, yathayidaṃ brahmacariyaṃ addhaniyaṃ assa ciraṭṭhitikaṃ, tadassa bahujanahitāya bahujanasukhāya lokānukampāya atthāya hitāya sukhāya devamanussānan”ti.

You should all recite these in concert, without disputing, so that this spiritual path may last for a long time. That would be for the welfare and happiness of the people, out of sympathy for the world, for the benefit, welfare, and happiness of gods and humans.”