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Simsapa Sutta: The Simsapa Leaves
At one time the Blessed One was staying at Kosambii in Si.msapaa Grove.[1] Then the Blessed One, taking a few Si.msapaa leaves in his hand, said to the monks: "What do you think, monks? Which are the more numerous, the few leaves I have here in my hand, or those up in the trees of the grove?"
"Lord, the Blessed One is holding only a few leaves: those up in the trees are far more numerous."
"In the same way, monks, there are many more things that I have found out, but not revealed to you.[2] What I have revealed to you is only a little. And why, monks, have I not revealed it?
"Because, monks, it is not related to the goal, it is not fundamental to the holy life, does not conduce to disenchantment, dispassion, cessation, tranquillity, higher knowledge, enlightenment or Nibbaana. That is why I have not revealed it. And what, monks, have I revealed?
"What I have revealed is: 'This is Suffering, this is the Arising of Suffering, this is the Cessation of Suffering, and this is the Path that leads to the Cessation of Suffering.' And why, monks, have I revealed it?
"Because this is related to the goal, fundamental to the holy life, conduces to disenchantment, dispassion, cessation, tranquillity, higher knowledge, enlightenment and Nibbaana, therefore I have revealed it.
"Therefore, monks, your task is to learn: 'This is Suffering, this is the Arising of Suffering, this is the Cessation of Suffering, this is the Path that leads to the Cessation of Suffering.' That is your task."
The Simsapa Leaves
How do you know?Hanzze wrote:Dear retrofuturist,
neither environmentalism (what ever this word should describe) nor Buddhism can catch the point of the Dhamma what was taught.
But don't you see that vis-a-vis the Dhamma, that's precisely what you're doing? To attempt to "uproot problems" by "reach[ing] for different ways", is to position bizarre, worldly theories that "packing and transport [is] more unwholesome than the food" as equally or even more important than the supramundane Dhamma of the Buddha.Hanzze wrote:but from my view it is clearly that we do not need to reach for different ways or different techniques to uproot problems.
I'll take Buddhism over Hanzzism, thanks all the same.Hanzze wrote:neither environmentalism... nor Buddhism can catch the point of the Dhamma what was taught.
Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
ohh... sad, I thought we could build up a Monkey republictiltbillings wrote:Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
The real problem with food is market speculation of food futures, which has driven up the cost of food around the world. Egypt is an example of what happens when food markets are deregulated, left to the speculators.Hanzze wrote: The fact that transport, storing and transport of food is more times an issue as the kind of food, should show that it is not only a idea from far far away, even I am far far away.
Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
It seems your head is populated with monkeys, thusly typing all this stuff for us to read. Eventually - the odds are - one of them will tap out a coherent thought, even if it does not mean to.Hanzze wrote:ohh... sad, I thought we could build up a Monkey republictiltbillings wrote:Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
The Lesser Section on Virtue
"And how is a monk consummate in virtue? Abandoning the taking of life, he abstains from the taking of life. He dwells with his rod laid down, his knife laid down, scrupulous, merciful, compassionate for the welfare of all living beings. This is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning the taking of what is not given, he abstains from taking what is not given. He takes only what is given, accepts only what is given, lives not by stealth but by means of a self that has become pure. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning uncelibacy, he lives a celibate life, aloof, refraining from the sexual act that is the villager's way. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning false speech, he abstains from false speech. He speaks the truth, holds to the truth, is firm, reliable, no deceiver of the world. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning divisive speech he abstains from divisive speech. What he has heard here he does not tell there to break those people apart from these people here. What he has heard there he does not tell here to break these people apart from those people there. Thus reconciling those who have broken apart or cementing those who are united, he loves concord, delights in concord, enjoys concord, speaks things that create concord. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning abusive speech, he abstains from abusive speech. He speaks words that are soothing to the ear, that are affectionate, that go to the heart, that are polite, appealing and pleasing to people at large. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning idle chatter, he abstains from idle chatter. He speaks in season, speaks what is factual, what is in accordance with the goal, the Dhamma, and the Vinaya. He speaks words worth treasuring, seasonable, reasonable, circumscribed, connected with the goal. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"He abstains from damaging seed and plant life.
"He eats only once a day, refraining from the evening meal and from food at the wrong time of day.
"He abstains from dancing, singing, instrumental music, and from watching shows.
"He abstains from wearing garlands and from beautifying himself with scents and cosmetics.
"He abstains from high and luxurious beds and seats.
"He abstains from accepting gold and money.
"He abstains from accepting uncooked grain... raw meat... women and girls... male and female slaves... goats and sheep... fowl and pigs... elephants, cattle, steeds, and mares... fields and property.
"He abstains from running messages... from buying and selling... from dealing with false scales, false metals, and false measures... from bribery, deception, and fraud.
"He abstains from mutilating, executing, imprisoning, highway robbery, plunder, and violence.
"This, too, is part of his virtue.
The Fruits of the Contemplative Life