KN.PS2.7 — Saccavāra
At one time, the Blessed One was dwelling in Benares ... and thus the name Aññāsikoṇḍañña was given to the Venerable Koṇḍañña.
This is the noble truth of suffering: thus, in previously unheard-of teachings, vision arose, knowing arose, wisdom arose, insight arose, light arose.
Vision arose:
In what sense?
Knowledge arose:
In what sense?
Wisdom arose:
In what sense?
Insight arose:
In what sense?
Light arose:
In what sense?
Vision arose:
In the sense of seeing.
Knowledge arose:
In the sense of knowing.
Wisdom arose:
In the sense of understanding.
Insight arose:
In the sense of penetrating.
Light arose:
In the sense of illumination.
Vision is a phenomenon, in the sense of seeing.
Knowledge is a phenomenon, in the sense of knowing.
Wisdom is a phenomenon, in the sense of understanding.
Insight is a phenomenon, in the sense of penetrating.
Light is a phenomenon, in the sense of illumination.
These five phenomena, five meanings, are based on suffering, based on truth, focused on truth, engaged with truth, included in truth, originated in truth, established in truth, grounded in truth.
What is meant by Dhammacakka?
It is called Dhammacakka because it sets in motion both the Dhamma and the wheel.
It sets in motion both the wheel and the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by means of the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by the practice of the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion while established in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion while grounded in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by establishing in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by mastering the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by leading to mastery in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by attaining perfection in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by leading to perfection in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by attaining confidence in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by leading to confidence in the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by honoring the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by respecting the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by valuing the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by worshiping the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by revering the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
It sets in motion by being a banner of the Dhamma: thus, it is Dhammacakka.
The Dhamma is the guide, thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The Dhamma is the ruler, thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
That Dhamma Wheel is unassailable by any ascetic, brahmin, deity, Mara, Brahma, or anyone in the world: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The faculty of faith is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The faculty of energy is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The faculty of mindfulness is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The faculty of concentration is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The faculty of wisdom is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The power of faith is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The power of energy is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The power of mindfulness is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The power of concentration is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The power of wisdom is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of mindfulness for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of investigation of Dhamma for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of energy for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of joy for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of tranquility for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of concentration for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
The factor of equanimity for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right view is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right intention is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right speech is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right action is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right livelihood is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right effort is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right mindfulness is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
Right concentration is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
As the ruler, the faculty is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
As the unshakable, the power is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
As the leading to liberation, the factor for enlightenment is the Dhamma, it sets the Dhamma in motion: thus it is the Dhamma Wheel.
By the cause of the path, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the establishment of mindfulness, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the effort of right exertion, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the accomplishment of the bases of spiritual power, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the truth, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the non-distraction of tranquility, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the observation of insight, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the single taste of tranquility and insight, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the inseparability, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the restraint of purity of virtue, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the non-distraction of purity of mind, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the seeing of purity of view, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the liberation, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the penetration of knowing, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the relinquishment of liberation, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the cutting off of knowing of destruction, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the calming of knowing of non-arising, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the root of desire, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the arising of attention, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the coming together of contact, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the convergence of feeling, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the prominence of concentration, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the dominance of mindfulness, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the surpassing of wisdom, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the essence of liberation, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
By the culmination in the deathless, Nibbana, the Dhamma sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
This noble truth of suffering is to be fully understood …and…
having fully understood it, vision arose in me regarding things not heard before…
Light arose.
Vision arose:
In what sense … etc. …
Light arose:
In what sense?
Vision arose:
In the sense of seeing … etc. …
Light arose:
In the sense of illumination.
Vision is a phenomenon, the meaning is seeing … etc. …
Light is a phenomenon, the meaning is illumination.
These five phenomena, five meanings, are based on suffering, based on truth, objects of truth, fields of truth, included in truth, encompassed by truth, arisen in truth, established in truth, grounded in truth.
In what sense is it called the Wheel of Dhamma?
Because it sets in motion both the Dhamma and the wheel: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it sets in motion both the wheel and the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion by the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion by the practice of Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion while established in the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion while grounded in the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma … etc. …
Because it leads to the deathless, Nibbāna, as the ultimate goal, the Dhamma sets it in motion: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
This is the noble truth of the origin of suffering: previously unheard phenomena, vision arose … etc. …
Light arose … etc. …
This noble truth of the origin of suffering is to be abandoned … etc. …
Abandoned: previously unheard phenomena, vision arose … etc. …
Light arose.
Vision arose:
In what sense … etc. …
Light arose:
In what sense?
Vision arose:
In the sense of seeing … etc. …
Light arose:
In the sense of illumination.
Vision is a phenomenon, the meaning is seeing … etc. …
Light is a phenomenon, the meaning is illumination.
These five phenomena, five meanings, are based on the origin, based on truth … etc. …
Based on cessation, based on truth … etc. …
Based on the path, based on truth, objects of truth, fields of truth, included in truth, encompassed by truth, arisen in truth, established in truth, grounded in truth.
In what sense is it called the Wheel of Dhamma?
Because it sets in motion both the Dhamma and the wheel: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it sets in motion both the wheel and the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion by the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion by the practice of Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion while established in the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
Because it is set in motion while grounded in the Dhamma: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma … etc. …
Because it leads to the deathless, Nibbāna, as the ultimate goal, the Dhamma sets it in motion: it is called the Wheel of Dhamma.
2.7.2. Section on the Establishment of Mindfulness
This is contemplation of the body in the body in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
And this contemplation of the body in the body should be developed, disciples... it has been developed in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
This is contemplation of feelings... this is contemplation of the mind... this is contemplation of phenomena in phenomena in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
And this contemplation of phenomena in phenomena should be developed, disciples... it has been developed in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
This is contemplation of the body in the body, in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose... and this contemplation of the body in the body should be developed... it has been developed, in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
Vision arose:
in what sense... light arose:
in what sense?
Vision arose:
in the sense of seeing... light arose:
in the sense of illumination.
Vision is a phenomenon, seeing is its meaning... light is a phenomenon, illumination is its meaning.
These five phenomena, five meanings, are based on the body, the foundation of mindfulness... based on feelings, the foundation of mindfulness... based on the mind, the foundation of mindfulness... based on phenomena, the foundation of mindfulness, the object of mindfulness, the domain of mindfulness, included in mindfulness, encompassed by mindfulness, arisen in mindfulness, established in mindfulness, grounded in mindfulness.
The wheel of Dhamma:
in what sense is it the wheel of Dhamma?
It sets in motion both the Dhamma and the wheel, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
It sets in motion both the wheel and the Dhamma, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
It sets in motion by means of the Dhamma, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
It sets in motion by means of the practice of Dhamma, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
It sets in motion while established in the Dhamma, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
It sets in motion while grounded in the Dhamma, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma... it leads to the deathless, Nibbāna, as its ultimate meaning, thus it is the wheel of Dhamma.
2.7.3. Section on the Bases of Spiritual Power
This is the base of spiritual power endowed with concentration due to desire and determined striving in regard to things unheard before, vision arose... light arose.
This concentration of will, accompanied by the necessary effort, should be developed, disciples...
When developed in things never heard before, vision arose...
Light arose.
This is the concentration of energy...
This is the concentration of mind...
This is the concentration of investigation, accompanied by the necessary effort, which should be developed, disciples...
When developed in things never heard before, vision arose...
Light arose.
This concentration of investigation, accompanied by the necessary effort, should be developed, disciples...
When developed in things never heard before, vision arose...
Light arose.
This concentration of will, accompanied by the necessary effort, should be developed...
When developed, in things never heard before, vision arose, knowing arose, wisdom arose, insight arose, light arose.
Vision arose:
In what sense?
Knowledge arose:
In what sense?
Wisdom arose:
In what sense?
Insight arose:
In what sense?
Light arose:
In what sense?
Vision arose:
In the sense of seeing.
Knowledge arose:
In the sense of knowing.
Wisdom arose:
In the sense of understanding.
Insight arose:
In the sense of penetration.
Light arose:
In the sense of illumination.
Vision is a phenomenon, seeing is its meaning.
Knowledge is a phenomenon, knowing is its meaning.
Wisdom is a phenomenon, understanding is its meaning.
Insight is a phenomenon, penetration is its meaning.
Light is a phenomenon, illumination is its meaning.
These five phenomena, five meanings, are based on will, are the basis of the path to power, are the object of the path to power, are the domain of the path to power, are included in the path to power, are encompassed by the path to power, arise in the path to power, are established in the path to power, are grounded in the path to power.
What is meant by the Wheel of Dhamma?
It is called the Wheel of Dhamma because it sets in motion both the Dhamma and the wheel.
It sets in motion both the wheel and the Dhamma.
It sets in motion by means of the Dhamma.
It sets in motion by means of the practice of the Dhamma.
It sets in motion while established in the Dhamma.
It sets in motion while grounded in the Dhamma.
Establishing in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Attaining mastery in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Bringing mastery in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Attaining perfection in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Bringing perfection in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Honoring the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
He sets the Dhamma banner in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
He sets the Dhamma standard in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
He sets the Dhamma sovereignty in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
That Dhamma wheel is unassailable by any recluse, brahmin, god, Māra, Brahmā, or anyone in the world: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Faith faculty is the Dhamma.
He sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
The Dhamma that leads to the deathless, Nibbāna, as the ultimate goal.
He sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
This is the path endowed with the factors of energy, concentration, and effort, known as the basis of success. Previously unheard Dhammas arose, vision arose, knowing arose, wisdom arose, light arose.
This path endowed with the factors of energy, concentration, and effort, known as the basis of success, should be developed. When developed, previously unheard Dhammas arose, vision arose, knowing arose, wisdom arose, light arose.
Vision arose:
In what sense?
Light arose:
In what sense?
Vision arose:
In the sense of seeing.
Light arose:
In the sense of illumination.
Vision is the Dhamma, seeing is the meaning.
Light is the Dhamma, illumination is the meaning.
These five Dhammas, five meanings, are based on energy, the basis of success.
Based on mind, the basis of success.
Based on investigation, the basis of success, the basis of success as the object, the basis of success as the domain, the basis of success as included, the basis of success as arisen, the basis of success as established, the basis of success as grounded.
In what sense is it called the Dhamma wheel?
It sets the Dhamma in motion and the wheel in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
It sets the wheel in motion and the Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
It sets in motion by the Dhamma: this is the Dhamma wheel.
It sets in motion by Dhamma conduct: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Established in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
Grounded in the Dhamma, he sets it in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
The Dhamma that leads to the deathless, Nibbāna, as the ultimate goal.
He sets that Dhamma in motion: this is the Dhamma wheel.
The discourse on the Dhamma wheel is finished.