SN56:2 Seclusion
- fdg sc © Translated from the Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi. (More copyright information)
1"Bhikkhus, make an exertion in seclusion. A bhikkhu who is secluded understands things as they really are. |
"And what does he understand as it really is? He understands as it really is: ‘This is suffering.’ … ‘This is the origin of suffering. ’ … ‘This is the cessation of suffering.’ … ‘This is the way leading to the cessation of suffering.’ sn.v.415 |
"Bhikkhus, make an exertion in seclusion. A bhikkhu who is secluded understands things as they really are. |
2"Therefore, bhikkhus, an exertion should be made to understand: ‘This is suffering.’ … An exertion should be made to understand: ‘This is the way leading to the cessation of suffering.’" |