Monks, these five are things that weaken the training. Which five? |
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The taking of life, Stealing, Sexual misconduct, The telling of lies, Distilled & fermented beverages that are a cause for heedlessness. |
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These five are things that weaken the training. |
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To abandon these five things that weaken the training, one should develop the four frames of reference. Which four? |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on the body in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on feelings in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on mind in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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There is the case where a monk remains focused on mental qualities in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. |
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To abandon the five things that weaken the training, one should develop these four frames of reference." |
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