Saɱyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
46. Bojjhanga Saɱyutta
2. Gilāna Vagga

The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
The Great Book,
Chapter II (46): Connected Discourses on the Factors of Enlightenment
II. Ill

Sutta 18

Viraddha or Āraddha Suttaɱ

Neglected

Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

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[1][pts] "Bhikkhus, those who have neglected the seven factors of enlightenment have neglected the noble path leading to the complete destruction of suffering.

Those who have undertaken the seven factors of enlightenment have undertaken the noble path leading to the complete destruction of suffering.

"What seven?

The enlightenment factor of mindfulness ... the enlightenment factor of equanimity.

"Bhikkhus, those who have neglected ... who have undertaken these seven factors of enlightenment have undertaken the noble path leading to the complete destruction of suffering."