Majjhima Nikaya

22. The Snake 
(Alagaddppama sutta)

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This is how I hear.

At the time of the Blessed One in Savatthi, in Jetavana, the garden of Anathapindika (Anathapindika).

At that time, bhikkhu named Arittha, formerly training the eagle, arise evil wrong view as follows: "As we understand the Buddha preached, when the use of dharma is called obstacles There are no obstacles. "

A large number of monks heard as follows: "Bantu-name Arittha, formerly trained the eagle, arise evil evil as:" As we understand the Buddha taught, when using the law The bhikkhu is called the obstacle, there is no obstacle. "Then the bhikkhus go to the Arittha-bhikkhu, formerly trained eagles, when finished, immediately told Arittha bhikkhu , used to train falconers as follows:

- This gentleman Arittha, true that the sage arise evil evil: "As I understand ... really no obstacle"?

- Actually, the Hien. As far as I understand ... there are no obstacles.

Then these monks want the monk Arittha, formerly training the eagle to abandon the wrong view, immediately question, trouble the reason, discuss: - "Arittha sage, do not say so, Misrepresenting the Blessed One is not good The Blessed One does not say so Arittha, the Blessed One has used many Dharma disciplines, and those who use them are sufficiently obstructed. The Sun has the theory of fun little, much suffering, more brain, so more dangerous. The Sun has the theory of sex is like bone ... The Exalted religion is like a piece of meat. The Sun has the theory of sex as the torch of hay ... The Sun has the theory of sex as a pit of burning ... The Sun has the theory of sex is like a dream ... Sun was the theory of sex is like the item borrowed ... The Sun had talked sex is like fruit ...

Arittha-old monk trained the hawk, although the bhikkhu questioned, questioned discussion, still speak evil evil, tight, tight grip tight hold that: "True So, as I understand, the Buddha preaching ... there is no obstacle.

Because bhikkhus can not make Arittha, who used to train the eagle, to renounce that wrong view, they went to the Blessed One, when he was finished, bowed to the Blessed One and sat down on one side. .After sitting down on one side, these monks said:

- Bantu, Monk Arittha, ancient profession of training eagle, arise evil evil as: "As I understand, the Buddha lectures ... there is no obstruction. Lord, we hear: "Bantu-name Arittha, formerly training the eagle ... there is no obstacle." Lord Buddha, then we go to Arittha-bhikkhus, formerly trained the eagle, when it was finished, immediately told Arittha bhikkhu, ancient training hawk: - "Arittha Sage Is there true truth? Sage arise evil evil as: "As far as I understand ... there really is no obstacle.

When you say that, Arittha-bhikkhu, who used to work as a hawk trainer, said to us: - "That is so true. What are the obstacles? "

Lord, we want to make Arittha-monk, formerly training the eagle, renounce evil wrong view, immediately question, trouble the reason, discussion: - "Arittha sage, do not say as Misrepresenting the Blessed One is not good The Blessed One does not say so, Arittha Sage, the Blessed One has used many Dharma disciplines, and those who use them, suffice themselves. Obviously, the Exalted One has said that the lusts, the suffering, the brains, are more dangerous. less fun, more suffering, more brain, and so more danger. "

Lord Arittha, the ancient profession of training eagles, oil we are questioned, the problem of reason, discussion, still speak evil evil, tight hold, tight grip "Indeed, as I understand, the Buddha preaching ... there is no obstacle." Well, because we can not make Arittha monks, who used to train the eagle, to renounce evil wrong view, we came to ask this meaning Sunlight.

Then the Buddha called another monk:

"Behold, bhikkhus, let me go and in my name call Arittha bhikkhu, who used to train eagles:" Sage Arittha, the Master calls the sage. "

- Yes, White World.

The monk obeyed the Blessed One, to Arittha-bhikkhu, who used to work as a hawk trainer. After arriving, he said to Arittha Bhikkhu,

- Sage Arittha, Master called Sage.

- Yes, sage.

Arittha-monk, formerly trained the eagle, responded to bhikkhu, went to the Blessed One, after arriving, pay homage and then sit down one. The Blessed One said to Arittha, formerly a falconer, sitting down on one side:

- Arittha, really, he initiated the wrong view as follows: "As far as I understand ... really no obstacle"?

- Actually, the White World. As far as I understand, there really is no obstacle.

- That fool, why do you understand my teaching so? That fool, is not it, I have used many disciplines to teach the course. And those who use them themselves suffice? I have talked less fun, more suffering, more brain, so more dangerous. I have discussed the sex is like bone ... I have been telling the sex is like a piece of meat ... is like a torch of hay ... is like a burning hole ... is like a dream ... such as borrowed items ... like a fruit ... like a meat oven ... like a pointed rod ... I have talked sex is like a snake head, fun little , miserable, more brain, and therefore more dangerous. And this fool, he not only misrepresented me, because he had committed himself, he sabotaged himself and made a lot of harm.That foolish man,

Then the Blessed One calls the rate-

- Bhikkhus, what do you think? Arittha, who in the past trained this eagle can spark what light in France and this law?

- The Sun, how can be! Can not be, the Blessed One.

To say so, Arcttha-rate-old, trained falconry, silent, shame, indentation, bowed, anxious, shut mouth.Then the Blessed One, after learning Arittha bhikkhu, used to work as a silent, shamed, shrugged, bowed, anxious, quiet-talking man, said to Arittha Bhikkhu, Hawk Trainer:

"This foolish man, you will know him through his own wrong view. Here, I will ask the rate-rate.

Then the Blessed One calls the rate-

- Bhikkhus, you understand my teachings, like Arittha bhikkhu, in the past trained this hawk, not only have misrepresented me for self-wrong, but also self-destruct rage and cause more harm?

- Lord, do not. Lord Buddha, the Sun has used many disciplines to teach the Dharma; and those who use them, suffice themselves. The Sun has the theory of fun little, much suffering, more brain, so the more dangerous, the Exalted theory of sex as bone ... (The above). like a solid head, less fun, more suffering, more brain and so more danger.

- Instead, bhikkhus! Instead, bhikkhus! You understand my teaching so. Bhikkhus, I have used many disciplines to teach the law, and those who use them, suffers from obstacles. I have talked less fun, more suffering, more brain, and so more dangerous. I have talked about sex like bone ... (I like to talk about sex like a snake head, less fun, more suffering, more brain, and so more dangerous. But Arittha-bhikkhu, who used to train the eagle, not only misrepresented me for self-righteousness, but also self-destructive and profane, and that would lead to misery and suffering. day for fools.

Actually, these monks, this event does not happen, one can use the sex outside the sex, in addition to the thought, in addition to sex.

(Eg snake)

There are some fools who study the dharma, such as the Sutra, the Sutra, the Sutra, the Sutra, the Sutra, the Sutra, the Sutra. After learning these dhammas, they do not observe the meaning of these dhammas with wisdom. Such means, because the meaning is not observed by the intellect, so it does not become clear. They learn the dhammas just for the sake of wanting to criticize others, for the sake of their interests, for the pleasures of argumentation, and for failing to attain the goal that the study of dharma is about. Because of misleading holdings should bring them to misery, long suffering. Why? O bhikkhus, because of misleading the French.

Bhikkhus, like a person who likes water snakes, looking for water snakes, go around to find water snakes. He saw a large water snake, and he took that snake on his back or tail. The snake may turn to bite the person in his arms, arms or other parts of the body, and he or she may die or suffer almost death. Why? Bhikkhu, because the snake grasped the wrong way. Also, monks, here, some fools learn dharma ... bhikkhus, for the attachment of the dharma.

Here, the bhikkhus, some of the samadhi dharma study, such as business, recitation, interpretation, chanting, speech inspiration, as language, birth, law, law. After learning these dhammas, they observe the meaning of these dhammas with wisdom. Such dharma, because of the meaning contemplated by wisdom, should become clear. They study the dharma for no benefit, want to criticize others, not for the sake of the interests, want to enjoy argumentation, and they achieve the goal that the study of the French direction. Such methods, because of smart hold, should bring them to happiness, long-lasting peace. Why? O bhikkhus, because of the grasping of the French.

Bhikkhu, like a person who likes water snakes, looking for snakes to water everywhere to find water snakes. He saw a large water snake. He can skillfully water the snake with a crutch. After being skillful with a crutch, he can hold a snake neck. Bhikkhu, even if the water serpent can swing his body around his arm, arm, or other body, he does not because of his predestination to death or almost suffering. death. Why? Bhikkhu-kheo, because of the grasp of the water snake.

Likewise, the monks, here, some of the Sutra students learn Dharma ... bhikkhus, because of the grasp of the French. Therefore, bhikkhus, understand the meaning of the words I preach and persevere so. If anyone does not understand the meaning of the words I preach here, you ask me or ask the intellectuals.

(Eg raft)

Bhikkhu, I will preach to you, such as rafts to pass, not to hold. Listen and clever, I will preach.

- Yes, White World.

The rate-he pretends to worship. The Buddha preached as follows:

"Behold, the bhikkhus, such as one who is walking on a long, large road to a large water, this side is dangerous and frightening, the other side is safe and not afraid, but no boat to crossing or no bridges crossing from shore to shore. He thought to himself, "This is a large area, the side of this dangerous and frightening, the other side is safe and not scary, but there is no boat to cross or no bridge crossing from shore to shore. Now let's gather grass, trees, branches, leaves, tied up in rafts, and rely on this cradle, diligent hands, can safely cross the other shore. " Bhikkhu, and then he collects grass, trees, branches, leaves tied up in rafts, and thanks to this raft, diligently use his hands to cross the other shore safely. On the other side, he thought, "This raft is of great benefit to me, Thanks to this raft, we diligently use our hands and feet to cross the other side safely. Let's put this raft on our head or carry it on our shoulders, and go where we want to go. "Bhikkhus, what do you think, bhikkhus, if he does that, do true to the use of the raft?

- Lord, do not.

- Bhikkhus, who should do the right thing for the raft? Here, the bhikkhus, who after crossing the other shore, may think, "This raft is of great benefit to me." By this raft, we diligently crossed the other side with our hands and feet. Now drag this raft on the dry land, or drown in the water, and go where you want to go. " Bhikkhu-pretentious, doing so, he made the right use of that raft. Likewise, this monks, I preach as a raft to pass, not to hold.

Bhikkhus, you need to understand the example of the raft. The law must also be removed, in other cases illegal.

(Antecedents)

O bhikkhus, there are six antecedents. What is six? Here, bhikkhus, there are ordinary free people, not go to see the saint, do not master the law of the holy, do not practice the saint, do not go to see the elders , this is me, this is my self, "see the feeling:" What is this, this is me, this is my self. This is mine, this is me, this is my self, "thought thought:" This is mine, this is me, this is my self, "see the following: It is me, this is me, this is my self, "see what is seen, heard, felt, conscious, reached, sought, thought thought: this is mine, this is me, this is my self, "

And this monks, a monk of the Holy Disciples go to see the saint, master the saintly dharma, the practice of the saint, go to see the level of the Masters, pure degrees of discipline "This is not mine, this is not me, this is not my self," see sensation: "This is not mine. I, this is not me, this is not my self, "thought thought:" This is not mine, this is not me, this is not my self " : "This is not mine, this is not me, this is not my self", see what is seen, heard, be emotionally, be conscious, be reached, be sought , is thought to think: "C i is not mine, this is not me,

(Concerned)

Heard that, a bhikkhu the other Buddha:

Can there be something out there that can cause anxiety?

The Buddha said:

"There may be," said the monk, "somebody here thinks," What is definitely mine is definitely not mine now, what can certainly be mine? I can not do that. " He is melancholy, lamenting, crying, chest beat, go unconscious. So, bhikkhu, so, there is no real outside, can cause anxiety, depression.

- Lord Buddha, there may be something out there, may not cause anxiety sorrow?

The Buddha said:

- There may be this, bhikkhus, here, this monk, some people do not think the following: "What is definitely mine, now certainly not mine. It's mine, I certainly can not do that. " He does not mourn, lament, cry, do not beat chest, do not go to unconscious. Thus, bhikkhus, there is no real out there, no cause for anxiety.

- The Blessed One, there may be something unreal in there that can cause anxiety sorrow.

The Buddha said:

- There may be this, monk, here, this monk, some people have (evil) comments as follows: "This is the world, this is self, after death, I will often, often I will stay like this forever. " This person listened to the Tathagata or disciple Tathagata to teach the world apart from all prejudices, persistence, natural disagreement, prejudice, habit, purity of all actions, the renunciation of all birth, the eradication of thirst love to glasses, the killing phase, Nirvana. He may think like this: "Surely we will be destroyed, surely we will be destroyed, certainly we will not exist." He is melancholy, lamenting, crying, chest beat, go unconscious. This, in turn, is that there is no reality in the world that can cause anxiety.

- Lord, can there be something not real in, do not cause anxiety, sorrow?

The Buddha said:

- There may be, this rate-here, there are people who do not have (evil) comments as follows: "This is the world, this is self, after death, I will be permanent, permanent, permanent , I will stay like this forever. " This person listened to Tathagata or disciple Tathagata to lecture on all the biography, persistence, natural disagreement, prejudice, customization, netting all actions, the renunciation of all birth, the eradication of thirst love to bring glasses, phase kill, Nirvana. He does not think like this: "Surely I will be destroyed, surely I will be destroyed, certainly I will not survive." He does not mourn, lament, cry; He does not hit the chest, not go to sleep unconscious. O bhikkhus, so there is the unreal in, do not cause anxiety, sorrow.

(Impermanence and non-self)

What kind of monks can you hold a possession of, and what possession will be held, permanent, permanent, unchanging, able to live like this forever? Bhikkhus, can you see that a possession is possessed and that the possessed hold will be permanent, permanent, permanent, unchanging, able to live like this forever?

- Lord, do not.

- Good, this the rate-pretentious. I do not see a monk holding anything, but the possessed possession will be permanent, permanent, permanent, unchanging, able to stay like this forever. Monks, you can cling to the perceptions that the perception that such an insupportable attachment does not arise in mourning, compassion, suffering, goodness, brain? Do monks, do you see that the argument that the periphery has been grasped so does not arise grief, sadness, suffering, goodness, brain?

- The Lord of the Sun.

- Good, this the rate-pretentious. We do not see the rate that the perceptions that such a collapse of the clinging is not grief, bi, suffering, good, brain. Do monks, he has any medical opinion, but he is just such medicine does not arise grief, sadness, suffering, goodness, brain? Do monks, do you see any medical opinion, but he was just such medicine does not arise grief, sadness, suffering, goodness, brain?

- Lord, do not

- Luckily, these bhikkhus! I do not see any antecedents, but he is just such medicine, not arise melancholy, bi, suffering, good, brain. Bhagavan, if there is a falling echoes of me?

- White Lord, yes.

- Billion-pretentious, if there is a fall, where my fall?

- White Lord, yes.

- Bikkhu, if falling and falls can not be accepted as permanent, permanent, this antecedent: "This is the world, this is self, after death I will become permanent, permanent, permanent, unchanging, I will stay like this forever. " Are monks, antecedents is complete, radical not foolish?

- How can you be completely, absolutely not foolish!

- Monks, what do you think? Sacred is often or impermanent?

- The Sun, impermanent.

- What is impermanent or miserable?

- White Lord, suffering.

- What is impermanent, suffering, subject to transformation, is reasonable when the bar is that: "This is mine, this is me, this is my self"?

- Lord, do not.

- Bhikkhus, feeling is often or impermanent?

- The Lord, is impermanent.

- What is impermanent or miserable?

- Lord, is suffering.

- What is impermanent, suffering, subject to transformation is reasonable when the bar is that: "This is my ... my self"?

- Lord, do not.

- Bhikkhus, it is often thought or impermanent?

- The Sun, impermanent.

- What is impermanent ...?

- Lord, do not.

Bhikkhus, the action is often or impermanent ... bhikkhus, consciousness is often or impermanent.

- The Sun, impermanent.

- What is impermanent or miserable?

- White Lord, suffering.

- What is impermanent, suffering is reasonable, when the bar is that: "This is mine, this is me, this is my self"?

- Lord, do not.

Thus, bhikkhus, whatever rupas, past, future, present, internal or external, coarse or subtle, paralyzes or prevails, far or near; All material things are: "This is not mine, this is not me, this is not my self," it must be as true to the wisdom. Any feeling ... Any thoughts ... Any action ... Any consciousness, past, future, present, internal or external, coarse or physical, paralyzed or won, far or Nearly, all consciousness is: "This is not mine, this is not me, this is not my self," should be as true to the wisdom.

Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, because of this, the Noble Dafa disciples insist on the rúpa, the rationale for the feelings, the feelings for the thoughts, the insults to the onions, the insults to the consciousness, the isolation of the cup greed, due to glass, should be liberated, in the liberation of mind up, know the liberation. He knows: "Birth has gone, it has done what it should have done, no longer back here with another life."

(Arahanta)

Bhikkhu, the bhikkhu is called the one who has thrown away the obstacles, the one who filled the trenches, the one that was up to the pillar, who opened the lock, The saint lowered the flag, put down the burden, no matter what.

And how monks have thrown away the obstacles? Here, the bhikkhus, with the exception of ignorance, cut off the roots, making them like bearded bears, can not be reborn in the future, not able to arise.Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, so monks have thrown away the obstacles.

O bhikkhus, what is bhikkhus has filled the trenches? Here, monks, bhikkhus renounce rebirth and the birth of birth and death, have cut off the roots, making them like bearded, can not be reborn in the future, not capable of being born. Bhikkhu-bhikkhus, such as monks have filled the trench.

O bhikkhus, what is bhikkhu has spit up the pillar? Here, bhikkhus, the bhikkhu has cut off the thirst, has cut off the root, making as the bearded tree, can not be reborn in the future, not able to arise .Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, so that Bhikkhu has spit up the pillar.

Now, monks, what is monks open the key lock? Here, monks, bhikkhus have subtracted from the lower part of the fetters, have cut off the roots, making as the bearded, can not be reborn in the future, not possible birth function Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, so that Bhikkhu has opened the lock.

O bhikkhus, what is bhikkhu monks, have lowered the flag, has put down the burden, nothing harm?Here, bhikkhus, bhikkhu has cut off the conceit, has cut off the roots, making as the bearded tree, can not be reborn in the future, not able to arise . Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, so is the bastard bastard, who lowered the flag, put down the burden, no matter what.

Bhikkhu-bhikkhus, such liberation, the gods in the Precepts of Heaven, Brahma paradise, Birth of the world will not find the trace of him, if he thinks: "He is here , the consciousness of the Tathagata.Why? Bhikkhu, I say right now, a Tathagata can not find traces. "

(Disturbed Tathagata)

Bhikkhu, I say so, in this way, some Sa-subjects, Brahmins misrepresented Me at a non-foot, lake, damage, not real: "Satun Gotama proprietor nihilism, elevation of destruction, destruction, destruction of sentient beings ". But I, monks, I am not, I do not say so, I do not like the Samantabhas, Brahmin has misrepresented footprint, false, false, false: Sa-Gotama advocated nihilism, highlighting the destruction, destruction, the destruction of beings.

Bhikkhus, just as today, I only speak of suffering and the cessation of suffering. Bhikkhus, if here other people scolded, libelous, make the Tathagata angry, then the rate-pretentious, here, Tathagata no anger, no dissatisfaction, the heart is not indignant . Bhikkhu, if here, others respect, respect, worship, offerings Tathagata, then the rate-pretentious, here Tathagata is not happy, happy, Tam not interested.Monks, if the other reverent, respect, worship, offerings Tathagata, then the rate-pretentious, here Tathagata thinking: "This is the old thing once knew: here It is the responsibility we have to do. "

So, bhikkhus, if there are others scolded, libelous, to make you angry, here you do not have anger, dissatisfaction, the heart does not start indignant. So, bhikkhus, if there are others reverent, respectful, worshiping them, you here, do not have happy, happy, excited mind. Therefore, the monks, if there are others reverent, respectful, worshiping them, here, you think: "This is the old thing that once knew, this is the responsibilities we have to do ".

(Not owned)

Thus, the rate-things, not what you are, you give up. He gave up, will bring happiness, long-lasting peace for the He. Bhikkhus, what is not yours? Bhikkhu-bhikkhus, colors are not yours, leave matter.The renunciation of virtue will bring happiness, long-lasting peace for you. Bhikkhu, not your life, leave life. The abandonment of life will bring happiness, long-term peace for the He. Bhikkhus, think not of them, leave the idea. You abandoned the idea will bring happiness, long-term peace for you.Bhikkhu, the activities are not yours, abandon the action. He abandoned the onions will bring happiness, long-term peace for the Mr.. Bhikkhu-pretentious, not conscious of you, let go of consciousness. The abandonment of consciousness will bring happiness, long-lasting peace for you.

Bhikkhus, what do you think? In this Jetavana forest, if people gather grass, trees, branches and leaves and burn them or do with them as you wish, do you think? Does he gather us, burn us or do with us according to our will?

- Lord, do not. Why? Lord, because it is not self or not belonging to the self.

Likewise, these monks, what is not yours, let them renounce. The abandonment will bring happiness, long-term peace for the Mr.. Bhikkhus, and what is not yours? Bhikkhu-bhikkhus, colors are not yours, leave matter. The renunciation of virtue will bring happiness, long-lasting peace for you. Bhikkhus, feelings ... (as above) ... bhikkhus thought (as above) ... bhikkhus, bhikkhus ... bhikkhus, not conscious of the Please, give up the awakening. The abandonment of consciousness will bring happiness, long-lasting peace for you.

(France good teaching)

Bái-pretentious, so, I was cleverly preached, made manifest, make clear, make disclose, are excluded the old wrap. Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, because the Dharma is cleverly preached, to reveal, to clear, to disclose, to exclude the old cloth, the bhikkhus, the Arahants, the I have done it, the burden has been put down, the ideal has been achieved, the fetter has been eliminated, is liberated by virtue, rotation (birth and death) of These can not be displayed.

Bhikkhu-pretentious, so, France was cleverly preached ... are excluded the old wrap. Bhikkhu-kheo, because of the well-spoken Dharma, is eliminated the old cloth, so the rate that excluded the lower half of the fetters, these beings into the birth, No more going back into this life.

Bhikkhu-pretentious, so, France was cleverly preached ... are excluded the old wrap. Bhikkhu-pretentious, because the Dharma was cleverly taught by me ... eliminated the old cloths, so the rate-monks have excluded three fetters, made the strategy of greed, then all of them To the highest level, only to this life will again kill the suffering.

Bhikkhu-pretentious, so, France was cleverly preached ... are excluded the old wrap. Bhikkhu-kheo, because the Dharma is taught by me ... is eliminated the old cloth, so the rate that except the three fetters, then all of them become the Reserve, no longer suffering. evil, the decision to direction.

Bhikkhu-pretentious, so, France was cleverly preached ... are excluded the old wrap. Bhikkhu-bhikkhu, because the Dharma is cleverly preached ... are eliminated the old cloth, so the rate of monks are the legal, depending on credit, all of these will turn to the right .

Bhikkhu-pretentious, such a method was cleverly preached ... is excluded from the old wrap. Bhikkhu-pretentious, because the law was cleverly preached, make manifest, make clear, make disclose, get rid of the old wrap, so those who only have faith in me, just enough compassion To Me, all of them are directed to the gods.

The Buddha preached so. The rate of bhikkhus prays, the teachings of the Buddha taught. END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.1/12/2018.