The Buddha teaches on reaching a safe place, presenting a ninefold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 9.53 Reaching a Safe Place

“‘Khemappatto, khemappatto’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

Dutiyaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“‘Khemappatto, khemappatto’ti, āvuso, vuccati ….

“Reverend, they speak of ‘reaching a safe place’. …”

Dutiyaṁ.

Qualities:

Wisdom

Wisdom

Lived understanding and sound judgment that steers the mind away from suffering, distinct from mere accumulation of facts.

Also known as: (of a person) wise, astute, intelligent, learned, skilled, firm, stable, steadfast, an experiential understanding of the four noble truths
Pāli: paññā, medhā, dhīra, paṇḍita, asammūḷha
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Last updated on July 27, 2026