Saɱyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
46. Bojjhanga Saɱyutta
4. Nīvaraṇa Vagga
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
The Great Book,
Chapter II (46): Connected Discourses on the Factors of Enlightenment
IV. The Hindrances
Sutta 36
Vuddhi (or Aparihāni?) Suttaɱ
Growth
Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi
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[1][pts] "Bhikkhus, these seven factors of enlightenment, when developed and cultivated, lead to growth, to nondecline.
What seven?
The enlightenment factor of mindfulness ... the enlightenment factor of equanimity.
These seven factors of enlightenment, when developed and cultivated, lead to growth, to nondecline."