The Buddha teaches on the bypass, presenting a tenfold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 10.175 The Bypass

“Saparikkamano ayaṁ, bhikkhave, dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano. Kathañca, bhikkhave, saparikkamano ayaṁ dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano? Pāṇātipātissa, bhikkhave, pāṇātipātā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Adinnādāyissa, bhikkhave, adinnādānā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Kāmesumicchācārissa, bhikkhave, kāmesumicchācārā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Musāvādissa, bhikkhave, musāvādā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Pisuṇavācassa, bhikkhave, pisuṇāya vācāya veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Pharusavācassa, bhikkhave, pharusāya vācāya veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Samphappalāpissa, bhikkhave, samphappalāpā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti. Abhijjhālussa, bhikkhave, anabhijjhā parikkamanaṁ hoti. Byāpannacittassa, bhikkhave, abyāpādo parikkamanaṁ hoti. Micchādiṭṭhissa, bhikkhave, sammādiṭṭhi parikkamanaṁ hoti. Evaṁ kho, bhikkhave, saparikkamano ayaṁ dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano”ti.

Navamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Saparikkamano ayaṁ, bhikkhave, dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano.

“Mendicants, this teaching provides a bypass, it doesn’t lack a bypass.

Kathañca, bhikkhave, saparikkamano ayaṁ dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano?

And how does this teaching provide a bypass, not lacking a bypass?

Pāṇātipātissa, bhikkhave, pāṇātipātā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Not killing living creatures bypasses killing living creatures.

Adinnādāyissa, bhikkhave, adinnādānā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Not stealing bypasses stealing.

Kāmesumicchācārissa, bhikkhave, kāmesumicchācārā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Avoiding sexual misconduct bypasses sexual misconduct.

Musāvādissa, bhikkhave, musāvādā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Not lying bypasses lying.

Pisuṇavācassa, bhikkhave, pisuṇāya vācāya veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Avoiding backbiting bypasses backbiting.

Pharusavācassa, bhikkhave, pharusāya vācāya veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Avoiding harsh speech bypasses harsh speech.

Samphappalāpissa, bhikkhave, samphappalāpā veramaṇī parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Avoiding talking nonsense bypasses talking nonsense.

Abhijjhālussa, bhikkhave, anabhijjhā parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Contentment bypasses covetousness.

Byāpannacittassa, bhikkhave, abyāpādo parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Good will bypasses ill will.

Micchādiṭṭhissa, bhikkhave, sammādiṭṭhi parikkamanaṁ hoti.

Right view bypasses wrong view.

Evaṁ kho, bhikkhave, saparikkamano ayaṁ dhammo, nāyaṁ dhammo aparikkamano”ti.

That’s how this teaching provides a bypass, it doesn’t lack a bypass.”

Navamaṁ.

Qualities:

Contentment

Contentment

The quality of being satisfied with the requisites one has and with the present conditions, resulting in having few desires and being free from agitation.

Also known as: fewness of wishes, having few desires, satisfaction, sense of ease
Pāli: santutthi, appicchatā, tuṭṭha, tosana
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Right view

Right view

View that is in line with the Dhamma — teachings of the Buddha that point to the nature of reality, the ultimate truth.

Also known as: right understanding, right belief, view that is inline with the Dhamma
Pāli: sammādiṭṭhi
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Sexual misconduct

Sexual misconduct

Transgression of boundaries in intimate relations—acting on desire in ways that betray trust, cause harm, or violate the commitments of oneself or others.

Also known as: crossing boundaries, infidelity, inappropriate sexual behavior, unfaithfulness to one's partner
Pāli: kāmesumicchācāra
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Slaughtering

Slaughtering

The deliberate killing of a living being, carried out with the intention of ending its life while disregarding its natural drive to continue living.

Also known as: killing, murdering, taking life
Pāli: pāṇātipāta
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Stealing

Stealing

Also known as: theft, taking what is not given, taking what is not offerred, dishonesty regarding possessions
Pāli: adinnādānā
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Wrong speech

Wrong speech

Speech that deceives, divides, wounds, or wastes. It includes lying, slander, harshness, and idle chatter. Such speech distorts truth, breaks trust, and stirs the mind toward harm and discord.

Also known as: false speech, lying, divisive, slanderous or defamatory or malicious speech, abusive or rude or unkind way of speaking, meaningless talk or idle chatter or gossip
Pāli: musāvāda, pisuṇavācā, pharusāvācā, samphappalāpa
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Last updated on July 27, 2026