Saɱyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
45. Magga Saɱyutta
4. Paṭipatti Vagga: Dutiya Eka-Dhamma Peyyāla
1. Viveka-Nissitaɱ
Kindred Sayings on the Way
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
The Great Book,
Chapter I (45): Connected Discourses on the Path
Suttas 77-83
VII.
One Thing Repetition Series (2)
(i)
Based upon Seclusion Version
Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi
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Sutta 77
Kalyāṇamitta Suttaɱ
Good Friend
"Bhikkhus, one thing is very helpful for the arising of the Noble Eightfold Path.
What one thing?
Good friendship.
When a bhikkhu has a good friend, it is to be expected that he will develop and cultivate the Noble Eightfold Path.
"And how does a bhikkhu who has a good friend develop and cultivate the Noble Eightfold Path?
Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops right view, which is based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release....
He develops right concentration, which is based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release.
It is in this way, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu who has a good friend develops and cultivates the Noble Eightfold Path."
Sutta 78
78. Sīla Suttaɱ, 79. Chanda Suttaɱ, 80. Atta Suttaɱ, 81. Diṭṭhi Suttaɱ, 82. Appamāda Suttaɱ, 83. Yoniso Suttaɱ
Accomplishment in Virtue, Etc.
"Bhikkhus, one thing is very helpful for the arising of the Noble Eightfold Path.
What one thing?
Accomplishment in virtue ...
Accomplishment in desire ...
Accomplishment in self ...
Accomplishment in view ...
Accomplishment in diligence ...
Accomplishment in careful attention ...
(/complete as above/)
He develops right concentration, which is based upon seclusion, dispassion, and cessation, maturing in release.
It is in this way, bhikkhus, that a bhikkhu who is accomplished in careful attention develops and cultivates the Noble Eightfold Path."
