KN.DHP360-382 — The Chapter of Disciples
The restraint of the eye is good, good is the restraint of the ear; the restraint of the nose is good, good is the restraint of the tongue. The restraint of the body is good, good is the restraint of speech; the restraint of the mind is good, good is the restraint everywhere. A disciple restrained in all things is freed from all suffering.
The disciple who is restrained in hand and foot, restrained in speech, the best of the restrained; delighting inwardly, composed, alone, contented, is called a disciple.
The disciple who is restrained in speech, who speaks wisely, not conceited; who explains the meaning and the Dhamma, his speech is sweet.
The disciple who delights in the Dhamma, who is devoted to the Dhamma, who reflects on the Dhamma; who recollects the Dhamma, does not fall away from the true Dhamma.
One should not disdain small gains, nor should one live with envy of others; a disciple who envies others does not attain concentration. Even if a disciple has little gain, if he does not disdain it, the gods praise him, living purely and untiringly.
For whom there is no attachment in name and form, who does not grieve for what is not, he is called a disciple.
The disciple who dwells in goodwill, who is confident in the Buddha's teaching; he attains the peaceful state, the bliss of the cessation of formations.
Bail out this boat, disciple, once bailed it will travel swiftly; having cut off passion and aversion, you will go to Nibbāna.
Cut off the five, abandon the five, cultivate the five beyond; a disciple who has gone beyond the bonds is called one who has crossed the flood.
Meditate, disciple, do not be heedless, do not let your mind delight in sensual pleasures; do not swallow the iron ball, being heedless, do not cry this is suffering while burning.
There is no meditation for one without wisdom, no wisdom for one without meditation; in whom there is both meditation and wisdom, he is indeed near Nibbāna.
For the disciple who has entered an empty place, whose mind is peaceful; there is a non-human delight, rightly seeing the Dhamma.
Whenever he contemplates the rise and fall of the aggregates, he experiences joy and happiness, that is the deathless for those who know.
Herein, this is the beginning for a wise disciple; guarding the senses, contentment, restraint in the Pātimokkha.
Associate with good friends, who live purely and untiringly; be skilled in hospitality, in conduct; then, being full of joy, he will make an end of suffering.
Like the flowers of the Vassika tree, shedding their withered petals; so should you shed passion and aversion.
With a tranquil body, tranquil speech, tranquil and well-composed.
The disciple who has abandoned worldly desires is called calm.
The Story of Elder Naṅgalakula
Urge yourself on, examine yourself;
Guarded and mindful, a disciple will live happily.
For oneself is one's own protector, who else could be the protector?
For oneself is one's own destiny, therefore, restrain yourself
As a merchant protects his valuable goods.
The Story of Elder Vakkali
A disciple full of joy,
Faithful in the Buddha's teaching,
Will attain the peaceful state,
The bliss of the cessation of formations.
The Story of Novice Sumana
Indeed, a young disciple
Who engages in the Buddha's teaching
Illuminates the world,
Like the moon freed from clouds.