sn.43.44 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

The Destination

“Bhikkhus, I will teach you the destination and the path leading to the destination. Listen to that….

“And what, bhikkhus, is the destination? The destruction of lust, the destruction of hatred, the destruction of delusion: this is called the destination.

“And what, bhikkhus, is the path leading to the destination? Mindfulness directed to the body: this is called the path leading to the destination.

“Thus, bhikkhus, I have taught you the destination and the path leading to the destination. Whatever should be done, bhikkhus, by a compassionate teacher out of compassion for his disciples, desiring their welfare, that I have done for you. These are the feet of trees, bhikkhus, these are empty huts. Meditate, bhikkhus, do not be negligent, lest you regret it later. This is our instruction to you.”

Each to be elaborated in fullas in §§1–12.

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

---

The Haven

“Mendicants, I will teach you the haven and the path that leads to the haven.
Listen …
And what is the haven?
The ending of greed, hate, and delusion.
This is called the haven.
And what is the path that leads to the haven?
Mindfulness of the body.
This is called the path that leads to the haven.
So, mendicants, I’ve taught you the haven and the path that leads to the haven.
Out of compassion, I’ve done what a teacher should do who wants what’s best for their disciples.
Here are these roots of trees, and here are these empty huts. Practice absorption, mendicants! Don’t be negligent! Don’t regret it later! This is my instruction to you.”
(This should be expanded as with the unconditioned.)














The Linked Discourses on the unconditioned are complete.