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The Discourse on Mindfulness Directed to the Body
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At Sāvatthī.
"I will teach you, monks, the unconditioned and the path leading to the unconditioned.
Listen to that.
And what, monks, is the unconditioned?
That which, monks, is the elimination of lust, the elimination of hate, the elimination of delusion -
this is called, monks, the unconditioned.
And what, monks, is the path leading to the unconditioned?
Mindfulness of the body.
This is called, monks, the path leading to the unconditioned."
"Thus, monks, the unconditioned has been taught by me to you, the path leading to the unconditioned has been taught. Whatever, monks, is to be done by a Teacher for disciples, seeking their welfare, compassionate, out of compassion, that has been done by me for you. These, monks, are tree-roots, these are empty houses. Meditate, monks, do not be negligent; do not be remorseful afterwards. This is our instruction to you." The first.