..续本文上一页nt or careless in virtue, concentration, and discernment;

　　concentration — so as to make the mind resolute and firm, giving rise to

　　discernment within our hearts.

　　The discernment that comes from the six teachers — i.e., from the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and ideation — is inconstant and may leave us free to do evil again. But the discernment that comes from concentration is capable of doing away with the defilements that lie within. So by all means we should show respect for the virtues of the Triple Gem by putting them into practice so that we can taste the nourishment of the Buddha”s teachings. Don”t be like the ladle that mingles with the curry but never knows the curry”s taste. We”ve mingled ourselves with Buddhism, so we should learn its taste. Don”t be like the frog sitting among the lotuses who never gets to know their scent. It sits there pissing, its eyes all bright and wide open. A bee comes past and it jumps — Kroam! — into the water: stupid, even though its eyes are open. We human beings can really be ignorant, even when we know better.

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　　We”ve discussed the wisdom that comes from meditation, from the beginning to the end of the exercises of tranquillity and insight.

　　uttamam:

　　These exercises are superlative and supreme strategies for lifting yourself across the ocean of the world, the swirling flood of rebirth.

　　samma-patirasassadam patthayante:

　　You who are intent on the savor of right attainment, who desire the happiness of nibbana, should devote yourselves to the practices mentioned above. Don”t let yourselves grow weary, don”t let yourselves be faint in the practice of these two forms of meditation.

　　They are ornaments,

　　the highest adornment for the heirs of the Buddha”s teaching, and are truly worthy of constant practice.

　　They will form an island,

　　a shore, a refuge and a home for you. Even if you aren”t yet in a position to gain vision of nibbana in this lifetime, they will form habits leading to progress in the future, or may help you escape the torments of the realms of deprivation; they will lead you to mundane happiness and relief from the dread of sorrow. But if your perfections are fully developed, you will gain

　　the heartwood of release —

　　release from the five temptations of mortality (mara), release from the range of birth, aging, illness, and death, reaching nibbana, following the custom of the Noble Ones.

　　May people of judgment consider carefully all that has been written here.

　　In conclusion, may all those who read this, take it to heart and put it into practice meet only with happiness and joy, free from danger and fear. May you grow day and night in the practice of the Buddha”s teachings, in peace and well-being.

　　sangaha-ditthi:

　　Views have been included

　　Without alluding to any claims.

　　Phra Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo

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