KN.PS3.4 — The Discourse on Seclusion
Originating in Sāvatthī.
Disciples, just as all the tasks that require strength are performed by relying on the earth and standing on the earth, in the same way a disciple develops and frequently practices the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue.
And how does a disciple develop and frequently practice the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue?
Here a disciple develops right view, which is based on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and leads to relinquishment.
He develops right intention...
right speech...
right action...
right livelihood...
right effort...
right mindfulness...
right concentration, which is based on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and leads to relinquishment.
In this way a disciple develops and frequently practices the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue.
Disciples, just as all the seeds and plants that grow, thrive, and flourish do so by relying on the earth and standing on the earth, in the same way a disciple who develops and frequently practices the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue, grows, thrives, and flourishes in the Dhamma.
And how does a disciple who develops and frequently practices the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue, grow, thrive, and flourish in the Dhamma?
Here a disciple develops right view, which is based on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and leads to relinquishment.
He develops right intention...
right speech...
right action...
right livelihood...
right effort...
right mindfulness...
right concentration, which is based on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and leads to relinquishment.
In this way a disciple who develops and frequently practices the Noble Eightfold Path by relying on virtue and standing on virtue, grows, thrives, and flourishes in the Dhamma.
3.4.1. Description of the Path Factors
Right View has five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of relinquishment, and twelve aspects of dependence.
Right Intention ...
Right Speech ...
Right Action ...
Right Livelihood ...
Right Effort ...
Right Mindfulness ...
Right Concentration has five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of relinquishment, and twelve aspects of dependence.
What are the five aspects of seclusion in Right View?
Seclusion through suppression, seclusion through substitution, seclusion through eradication, seclusion through tranquility, seclusion through escape.
Seclusion through suppression is developed by cultivating the first jhāna to suppress hindrances, seclusion through substitution is developed by cultivating insight meditation to overcome wrong views, seclusion through eradication is developed by cultivating the supramundane path leading to the destruction of defilements, seclusion through tranquility is present at the moment of fruition, and seclusion through escape is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five aspects of seclusion in Right View.
In these five aspects of seclusion, one becomes desirous and devoted, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five aspects of dispassion in Right View?
Dispassion through suppression, dispassion through substitution, dispassion through eradication, dispassion through tranquility, dispassion through escape.
Dispassion through suppression is developed by cultivating the first jhāna to suppress hindrances, dispassion through substitution is developed by cultivating insight meditation to overcome wrong views, dispassion through eradication is developed by cultivating the supramundane path leading to the destruction of defilements, dispassion through tranquility is present at the moment of fruition, and dispassion through escape is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five aspects of dispassion in Right View.
In these five aspects of dispassion, one becomes desirous and devoted, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five aspects of cessation in Right View?
Cessation through suppression, cessation through substitution, cessation through eradication, cessation through tranquility, cessation through escape.
Cessation through suppression is developed by cultivating the first jhāna to suppress hindrances, cessation through substitution is developed by cultivating insight meditation to overcome wrong views, cessation through eradication is developed by cultivating the supramundane path leading to the destruction of defilements, cessation through tranquility is present at the moment of fruition, and cessation through escape is the deathless element.
These are the five aspects of cessation in Right View.
In these five aspects of cessation, one becomes desirous and devoted, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five aspects of relinquishment in Right View?
Relinquishment through suppression, relinquishment through substitution, relinquishment through eradication, relinquishment through tranquility, relinquishment through escape.
The abandonment through suppression for one who develops the first jhāna with respect to the hindrances, the abandonment through substitution for one who develops the concentration that leads to penetration with respect to views, the abandonment through cutting off for one who develops the supramundane path leading to destruction, the abandonment through tranquility at the moment of fruition, and the abandonment through escape which is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five abandonments of right view.
In these five abandonments, one is inspired and firmly established in faith, and one's mind is well established.
These are the five seclusions, five dispassions, five cessations, and five abandonments of right view, and twelve dependencies.
For right intention...
For right speech...
For right action...
For right livelihood...
For right effort...
For right mindfulness...
What are the five seclusions of right concentration?
Seclusion through suppression, seclusion through substitution, seclusion through cutting off, seclusion through tranquility, seclusion through escape.
Seclusion through suppression for one who develops the first jhāna with respect to the hindrances, seclusion through substitution for one who develops the concentration that leads to penetration with respect to views, seclusion through cutting off for one who develops the supramundane path leading to destruction, seclusion through tranquility at the moment of fruition, and seclusion through escape which is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five seclusions of right concentration.
In these five seclusions, one is inspired and firmly established in faith, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five dispassions of right concentration?
Dispassion through suppression, dispassion through substitution, dispassion through cutting off, dispassion through tranquility, dispassion through escape.
Dispassion through suppression for one who develops the first jhāna with respect to the hindrances, dispassion through substitution for one who develops the concentration that leads to penetration with respect to views, dispassion through cutting off for one who develops the supramundane path leading to destruction, dispassion through tranquility at the moment of fruition, and dispassion through escape which is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five dispassions of right concentration.
In these five dispassions, one is inspired and firmly established in faith, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five cessations of right concentration?
Cessation through suppression, cessation through substitution, cessation through cutting off, cessation through tranquility, cessation through escape.
Cessation through suppression for one who develops the first jhāna with respect to the hindrances, cessation through substitution for one who develops the concentration that leads to penetration with respect to views, cessation through cutting off for one who develops the supramundane path leading to destruction, cessation through tranquility at the moment of fruition, and cessation through escape which is the deathless element.
These are the five cessations of right concentration.
When these five cessations are present, one is filled with desire and faith, and one's mind is well established.
What are the five relinquishments of right concentration?
The relinquishment through suppression, the relinquishment through substitution, the relinquishment through eradication, the relinquishment through tranquility, and the relinquishment through escape.
The relinquishment through suppression is for one who cultivates the first jhāna to suppress the hindrances. The relinquishment through substitution is for one who cultivates the insight that leads to penetration to abandon wrong views. The relinquishment through eradication is for one who cultivates the supramundane path leading to destruction. The relinquishment through tranquility is at the moment of fruition. The relinquishment through escape is the cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five relinquishments of right concentration.
When these five relinquishments are present, one is filled with desire and faith, and one's mind is well established.
These are the five seclusions, five dispassions, five cessations, five relinquishments, and twelve supports of right concentration.
Just as whatever tasks that require strength are performed, all of them are done relying on the earth and established on the earth;
in the same way a disciple develops and frequently practices the seven factors of enlightenment relying on and established in virtue...
By developing and frequently practicing the seven factors of enlightenment, one attains growth, increase, and fulfillment in the Dhamma...
One develops and frequently practices the five powers...
By developing and frequently practicing the five powers, one attains growth, increase, and fulfillment in the Dhamma...
One develops and frequently practices the five faculties...
Just as whatever seeds and plants grow, all of them grow relying on the earth and established on the earth;
in the same way a disciple develops and frequently practices the five faculties relying on and established in virtue, and attains growth, increase, and fulfillment in the Dhamma.
And how does a disciple develop and frequently practice the five faculties relying on and established in virtue, and attain growth, increase, and fulfillment in the Dhamma?
Here a disciple develops the faculty of faith relying on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and leading to relinquishment.
He develops the faculty of energy ...
He develops the faculty of mindfulness ...
He develops the faculty of concentration ...
He develops the faculty of wisdom, which is based on seclusion, dispassion, cessation, and culminates in letting go.
Thus a disciple relying on virtue ...
... attains the Dhammas.
3.4.2. Explanation of the Faculties
The faculty of faith has five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of letting go, and twelve dependencies.
The faculty of energy ...
The faculty of mindfulness ...
The faculty of concentration ...
The faculty of wisdom has five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of letting go, and twelve dependencies.
What are the five aspects of seclusion for the faculty of faith?
Seclusion through suppression, seclusion through substitution, seclusion through cutting off, seclusion through tranquility, seclusion through escape.
Seclusion through suppression is for one who develops the first jhāna, seclusion through substitution is for one who develops the concentration that leads to penetration of views, seclusion through cutting off is for one who develops the supramundane path leading to destruction, seclusion through tranquility is at the moment of fruition, seclusion through escape is cessation, Nibbāna.
These are the five aspects of seclusion for the faculty of faith.
Among these five aspects of seclusion, one becomes desirous and devoted to faith, and his mind becomes well established ...
These are the five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of letting go, and twelve dependencies for the faculty of faith.
The faculty of energy ...
The faculty of mindfulness ...
The faculty of concentration ...
What are the five aspects of seclusion for the faculty of wisdom?
Seclusion through suppression, seclusion through substitution, seclusion through cutting off, seclusion through tranquility, seclusion through escape ...
These are the five aspects of seclusion, five aspects of dispassion, five aspects of cessation, five aspects of letting go, and twelve dependencies for the faculty of wisdom.
The discussion on seclusion is finished.