February 15

SN 45.35 Paṭhamasāmaññasutta: The Ascetic Life (1st)

At Sāvatthī.

“Mendicants, I will teach you the ascetic life and the fruits of the ascetic life. Listen …

And what is the ascetic life? It is simply this noble eightfold path, that is: right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion. This is called the ascetic life.

And what are the fruits of the ascetic life? The fruits of stream-entry, once-return, non-return, and perfection. These are called the fruits of the ascetic life.”

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Spend time with the learned
who have memorized the teachings,
an eloquent and uplifting friend. When you understand the meanings
and have dispelled doubt,
live alone like a horned rhino.

Partial excepts from Snp 1.3 : Khaggavisāṇasutta

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