“Bhikkhus, I will teach you, bhikkhus, about the uninclined and the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Listen to this.
”And what, bhikkhus, is the uninclined? The ending of |passion::intense desire, strong emotion, infatuation, obsession, lust [rāga]|, the ending of |aversion::ill will, hate, hatred, fault, resentment [dosa]|, the ending of |illusion::delusion, hallucination, misapprehension, distorted view; that which fuels further confusion and doubt [moha]| — this, bhikkhus, is called the uninclined.
Tranquility
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? It is |tranquility::serenity, stilling, calming, peace, mental unification [samatha]|. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Thus, bhikkhus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
What should be done for his disciples out of compassion by a teacher who seeks their welfare and has compassion for them, that I have done for you, bhikkhus. These are the roots of trees, these are empty huts. Meditate, bhikkhus, do not be negligent; lest you regret it later. This is our instruction to you.
I will teach you, bhikkhus, about the uninclined and the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Listen to this.
And what, bhikkhus, is the uninclined? The ending of desire, the ending of aversion, the ending of delusion — this is called, bhikkhus, the uninclined.
Insight
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? It is |insight::seeing clearly, penetrating internal vision [vipassanā]|. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Thus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined?
Collectedness
It is collectedness accompanied by reflection and examination [of thoughts].
... It is collectedness with examination [of thoughts] only.
... It is collectedness without reflection or examination [of thoughts].
... It is the collectedness of |emptiness::voidness, essencelessness [suññata]|.
... It is the collectedness |absent of any signs::signless, featureless, free of mental images, without any sign of trouble [animitta]|.
It is the collectedness in |desirelessness::undirected, unguided, without intent [appaṇihita]|. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Thus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu dwells observing the body in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed |craving and distress::greediness and dissatisfaction, wanting and unhappiness, craving and aversion [abhijjhā + domanassa]| with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing feelings in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed |craving and distress::greediness and dissatisfaction, wanting and unhappiness, craving and aversion [abhijjhā + domanassa]| with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing mind in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed |craving and distress::greediness and dissatisfaction, wanting and unhappiness, craving and aversion [abhijjhā + domanassa]| with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing mental qualities in mental qualities, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed |craving and distress::greediness and dissatisfaction, wanting and unhappiness, craving and aversion [abhijjhā + domanassa]| with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Four Right Efforts
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu produces |a wholesome motivation::an aspiration, a goal, an interest, an objective [chanda]|, |exerts effort::engages in intentional effort [vāyamati]|, |initiates and sustains energy::the initial spark of motivation and action along with the persistence needed to follow through, even as challenges arise [vīriya + ārabhati]|, |uplifts::befriends and holds it up [paggaṇhāti]| the mind, and strives to prevent the arising of unarisen |harmful::injurious, destructive, bad, or evil [pāpaka]| and |unwholesome::unhealthy, unskillful, unbeneficial, or karmically unprofitable [akusala]| qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the |giving up::letting go, abandoning, removal [pahāna]| of arisen harmful and unwholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the |arising::appearance, coming into being [uppāda]| of unarisen |wholesome::healthy, beneficial, useful [kusala]| qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the |stability::establishment, constancy, continuity [ṭhiti]| and |retention::non-confusion and non-decline [asammosa]|, |growth::further development, multiplication [bhiyyobhāva]| and |full development::expansion and maturity [vepulla]| of arisen wholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
four bases of psychic abilities
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with |collectedness::stability of mind, stillness of mind, mental composure [samādhi]| arising from |aspiration::a goal, an interest, an objective, a wholesome motivation [chanda]| and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from |energy::effort, might, power [vīriya]| and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from [purification of] |mind::consciousness [citta]| and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from |investigation::consideration, reflection, examination [vīmaṃsanta]| and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Five Faculties
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of |faith::confidence, conviction, devotion, trust [saddhā]|, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of energy, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of wisdom, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Five Powers
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the power of faith, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of energy, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of wisdom, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Seven Factors of Awakening
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the awakening factor of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
... |awakening factor of investigation of states::the quality of discriminative investigation into states, mental qualities and other phenomena; analyzing the teaching as an factor of enlightenment; second of the seven awakening factors [dhammavicayasambojjhaṅga]|... awakening factor of energy... awakening factor of |joy::rapture|... awakening factor of tranquility... awakening factor of collectedness... awakening factor of equanimity, develops the awakening factor of equanimity, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Noble Eightfold Path
And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops right view, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
develops right intention... develops right speech... develops right action... develops right livelihood... develops right effort... develops right mindfulness... develops right collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go.
This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
Thus, bhikkhus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.
What should be done for his disciples out of compassion by a teacher who seeks their welfare and has compassion for them, that I have done for you, bhikkhus. These are the roots of trees, these are empty huts. Meditate, bhikkhus, do not be negligent; lest you regret it later. This is our instruction to you.”