..續本文上一頁 fussing with problems because all bothersome concerns derive from the conflict between the heart and the defilements. This is the truly great issue of the three realms of existence. By letting go of the heart, which is the cardinal problem, the defilements that are lodged there will spontaneously detach themselves. Furthermore, sila, samadhi and wisdom, Freedom, and knowledge of Freedom all remain as they really are. Each side comes to truth, and consequently all the contentious issues come to an end.

　　Today, I have presented a talk on Dhamma to all of you who practice by highlighting the example of the Lord Buddha and the Noble Disciples. May it serve you as a guide, pointing out the Way so that you can set your compass — your programme of practice — and relentlessly strive to follow the Lord Buddha. Once you have fully developed sila, samadhi and wisdom, then Freedom and knowledge of Freedom, which is the essence of Nibbana, will undoubtedly be yours.

　　Therefore, may all of you listening here realize that all these matters are found right here in your body and heart. Please draw Dhamma inwards as your own. Then, both the cultivation of the means and the fruits of Freedom and Nibbana, which I have elucidated, will all belong to you, either today or sometime in the future. May this talk on Dhamma now reach its conclusion.

　　Evam. Such is the way.

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　　Notes

　　1. This is from an earlier (1962) Dhamma talk given to the monks at Wat Pa Barn Tard. It was a favorite of Khun Pow.

　　2. Saasadaa

　　3. Saasanaa

　　4. pi.n.dapaata

　　5. sakkaro purisan hanti.

　　6. avijjaa

　　7. sabhaava dhamma

　　8. dhammaaramma.na

　　9. rukkhamuula senaasanam

　　10. sabhaava dhammas

　　11. sammaa di.t.thi

　　12. ti-lakkha.na

　　13. sabhaava dhammas

　　14. samudaya

　　15. nirodha

　　16. sabhaava dhammas

　　17. sammaa sa.nkappo

　　18. nekkhamma

　　19. daana, siila and bhaavanaa

　　20. cetiyas

　　21. sammaa vaacaa

　　22. samaadhikathaa and panyaakathaa

　　23. vimutti-nyaa.nadassanakathaa

　　24. sammaa kammanto

　　25. mettaa

　　26. sammaa aajiivo

　　27. sammaa vaayaamo

　　28. opanayiko

　　29. magga nyaa.na

　　30. Vimutti

　　31. sammaa sati

　　32. micchaa samaadhi

　　33. sabhaava dhammas

　　34. Vimutti

　　35. Vimutti Nyaa.nadassana

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