So It Was Said 45

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Two

Retreat

iti45:1 This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.

iti45:2 “Enjoy retreat, mendicants, love retreat. Be committed to inner serenity of the heart, don’t neglect absorption, be endowed with discernment, and frequent empty huts. A mendicant who enjoys retreat can expect one of two results: enlightenment in this very life, or if there’s residue left behind, non-return.” The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

iti45:3 “With minds at peace, alert, mindful and meditative, they rightly discern the Dhamma, unconcerned for sensual pleasures.

iti45:4 Delighting in diligence, peaceful, seeing fear in negligence, such a one can’t decline, and has drawn near to extinguishment.”

iti45:5 This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.