Saɱyutta Nikāya
5. Mahā-Vagga
56. Sacca Saɱyutta
1. Samādhi Vagga
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
V. The Great Book
56. Connected Discourses on the Truths
I. Concentration
Sutta 2
Paṭisallāṇa Suttaɱ
Seclusion
Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi
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"Bhikkhus, make an exertion in seclusion.
A bhikkhu who is secluded understands things as they really are.
"And what does he understand as it really is?
He understands as it really is:
'This is suffering.'...
'This is the origin of suffering.'...
'This is the cessation of suffering.'...
'This is the way leading to the cessation of suffering.'
"Bhikkhus, make an exertion in seclusion.
A bhikkhu who is secluded understands things as they really are.
"Therefore, bhikkhus, an exertion should be made to understand:
'This is suffering.'...
An exertion should be made to understand:
'This is the way leading to the cessation of suffering.'"
