18.

Analysis of the Heart of the Teaching

1.

The Section on the All-Inclusive

978. How many aggregates, how many sense bases, how many elements, how many truths, how many faculties, how many roots, how many nutriments, how many contacts, how many feelings, how many perceptions, how many volitions, how many consciousnesses?

Five aggregates, twelve sense bases, eighteen elements, four truths, twenty-two faculties, nine roots, four nutriments, seven contacts, seven feelings, seven perceptions, seven volitions, seven consciousnesses.

979. Therein, what are the five aggregates? The aggregate of matter, the aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these are called "the five aggregates".

980. Therein, what are the twelve sense bases? The eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the sound sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - these are called "the twelve sense bases".

981. Therein, what are the eighteen elements? Eye-element, material element, eye-consciousness element, ear-element, sound element, ear-consciousness element, nose element, odour element, nose-consciousness element, tongue-element, flavour element, tongue-consciousness element, body element, touch element, body-consciousness element, mind-element, element of phenomena, mind-consciousness element - these are called "eighteen elements".

982. Therein, what are the four truths? The truth of suffering, the truth of origin, the truth of cessation, the truth of the path - these are called "the four truths".

983. Therein, what are the twenty-two faculties? The eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty, the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the faculty of pleasantness, the faculty of pain, the pleasure faculty, the faculty of displeasure, the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty, the faculty of "I shall know the unknown", the faculty of final knowledge, the faculty of one who has final knowledge - these are called "the twenty-two faculties".

984. Therein, what are the nine roots? Three wholesome roots, three unwholesome roots, three indeterminate roots.

Therein, what are the three wholesome roots? Non-greed is a wholesome root, non-hate is a wholesome root, non-delusion is a wholesome root - these are the three wholesome roots.

Therein, what are the three unwholesome roots? Greed is an unwholesome root, hate is an unwholesome root, delusion is an unwholesome root - these are the three unwholesome roots.

Therein, what are the three indeterminate roots? Non-greed, non-hate, non-delusion as result of wholesome mental states or in functional-indeterminate mental states - these are the three indeterminate roots. These are called "the nine roots".

985. Therein, what are the four nutriments? Edible food, contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - these are called "the four nutriments".

986. Therein, what are the seven contacts? Eye-contact, ear-contact, nose-contact, tongue-contact, body-contact, mind-element contact, mind-consciousness-element contact - these are called "the seven contacts".

987. Therein, what are the seven feelings? Feeling born of eye-contact, feeling born of ear-contact, feeling born of nose-contact, feeling born of tongue-contact, feeling born of body-contact, feeling born of mind-element-contact, feeling born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "seven feelings".

988. Therein, what are the seven perceptions? Perception born of eye-contact, perception born of ear-contact, perception born of nose-contact, perception born of tongue-contact, perception born of body-contact, perception born of mind-element-contact, perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "seven perceptions".

989. Therein, what are the seven volitions? Volition born of eye-contact, volition born of ear-contact, volition born of nose-contact, volition born of tongue-contact, volition born of body-contact, volition born of mind-element-contact, volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "seven volitions".

990. Therein, what are the seven consciousnesses? Eye-consciousness, ear-consciousness, nose-consciousness, tongue-consciousness, body-consciousness, mind-element, mind-consciousness element - these are called "the seven consciousnesses".

2.

The Section on Rebirth and Non-Rebirth

1.

Sensual Element

991. In the sensual element, how many aggregates, how many sense bases, how many elements, how many truths, how many faculties, how many roots, how many nutriments, how many contacts, how many feelings, how many perceptions, how many volitions, how many consciousnesses?

In the sensual element, five aggregates, twelve sense bases, eighteen elements, three truths, twenty-two faculties, nine roots, four nutriments, seven contacts, seven feelings, seven perceptions, seven volitions, seven consciousnesses.

992. Therein, what are the five aggregates in the sensual element? The aggregate of matter, the aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these are called "the five aggregates in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the twelve sense bases in the sensual element? The eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the sound sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - these are called "the twelve sense bases in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the eighteen elements in the sensual element? Eye-element, material element, eye-consciousness element, ear-element, sound element, ear-consciousness element, nose element, odour element, nose-consciousness element, tongue-element, flavour element, tongue-consciousness element, body element, touch element, body-consciousness element, mind-element, element of phenomena, mind-consciousness element - these are called "the eighteen elements in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the three truths in the sensual element? The truth of suffering, the truth of origin, the truth of the path - these are called "the three truths in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the twenty-two faculties in the sensual element? The eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, etc. the faculty of one who has final knowledge - these are called "the twenty-two faculties in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the nine roots in the sensual element? Three wholesome roots, three unwholesome roots, three indeterminate roots, etc. these are called "the nine roots in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the four nutriments in the sensual element? Edible food, contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - these are called "the four nutriments in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the seven contacts in the sensual element? Eye-contact, ear-contact, nose-contact, tongue-contact, body-contact, mind-element contact, mind-consciousness-element contact - these are called "the seven contacts in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the seven feelings in the sensual element? Feeling born of eye-contact, feeling born of ear-contact, feeling born of nose-contact, feeling born of tongue-contact, feeling born of body-contact, feeling born of mind-element-contact, feeling born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "the seven feelings in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the seven perceptions in the sensual element? Perception born of eye-contact, perception born of ear-contact, perception born of nose-contact, perception born of tongue-contact, perception born of body-contact, perception born of mind-element-contact, perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "the seven perceptions in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the seven volitions in the sensual element? Volition born of eye-contact, volition born of ear-contact, volition born of nose-contact, volition born of tongue-contact, volition born of body-contact, volition born of mind-element-contact, volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact - these are called "the seven volitions in the sensual element".

Therein, what are the seven consciousnesses in the sensual element? Eye-consciousness, ear-consciousness, nose-consciousness, tongue-consciousness, body-consciousness, mind-element, mind-consciousness element - these are called "the seven consciousnesses in the sensual element".

2.

Material Element

993. In the material element, how many aggregates, how many sense bases, how many elements, how many truths, how many faculties, etc. how many consciousnesses?

In the material element, five aggregates, six sense bases, nine elements, three truths, fourteen faculties, eight roots, three nutriments, four contacts, four feelings, four perceptions, four volitions, four consciousnesses.

994. Therein, what are the five aggregates in the material element? The aggregate of matter, the aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these are called "the five aggregates in the material element".

Therein, what are the six sense bases in the material element? The eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the sound sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - these are called "the six sense bases in the material element".

Therein, what are the nine elements in the material element? Eye-element, material element, eye-consciousness element, ear-element, sound element, ear-consciousness element, mind-element, element of phenomena, mind-consciousness element - these are called "the nine elements in the material element".

Therein, what are the three truths in the material element? The truth of suffering, the truth of origin, the truth of the path - these are called "the three truths in the material element".

Therein, what are the fourteen faculties in the material element? The eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty, the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty, the faculty of "I shall know the unknown", the faculty of final knowledge, the faculty of one who has final knowledge - these are called "the fourteen faculties in the material element".

Therein, what are the eight roots in the material element? Three wholesome roots, two unwholesome roots, three indeterminate roots.

Therein, what are the three wholesome roots? Non-greed is a wholesome root, non-hate is a wholesome root, non-delusion is a wholesome root - these are the three wholesome roots.

Therein, what are the two unwholesome roots? Greed is an unwholesome root, delusion is an unwholesome root - these are the two unwholesome roots.

Therein, what are the three indeterminate roots? Non-greed, non-hate, non-delusion as result of wholesome mental states or in functional-indeterminate mental states - these are the three indeterminate roots. These are called the eight roots in the material element.

Therein, what are the three nutriments in the material element? Contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - these are called "the three nutriments in the material element".

Therein, what are the four contacts in the material element? Eye-contact, ear-contact, mind-element contact, mind-consciousness-element contact - these are called "the four contacts in the material element".

Therein, what are the four feelings in the material element... etc. four perceptions... etc. four volitions... etc. four consciousnesses? Eye-consciousness, ear-consciousness, mind-element, mind-consciousness element - these are called "the four consciousnesses in the material element".

3.

Immaterial Element

995. In the immaterial element, how many aggregates, etc. how many consciousnesses?

In the immaterial element, four aggregates, two sense bases, two elements, three truths, eleven faculties, eight roots, three nutriments, one contact, one feeling, one perception, one volition, one consciousness.

996. Therein, what are the four aggregates in the immaterial element? The aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these are called "the four aggregates in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the two sense bases in the immaterial element? The mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - these are called "the two sense bases in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the two elements in the immaterial element? Mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena - these are called "the two elements in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the three truths in the immaterial element? The truth of suffering, the truth of origin, the truth of the path - these are called "the three truths in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the eleven faculties in the immaterial element? The mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty, the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty, the faculty of final knowledge, the faculty of one who has final knowledge - these are called "the eleven faculties in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the eight roots in the immaterial element? Three wholesome roots, two unwholesome roots, three indeterminate roots, etc. these are called "the eight roots in the immaterial element".

Therein, what are the three nutriments in the immaterial element? Contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - these are called "the three nutriments in the immaterial element".

Therein, what is the one contact in the immaterial element? Mind-consciousness-element contact - this is called "the one contact in the immaterial element".

Therein, what is the one feeling in the immaterial element, etc. one perception, etc. one volition, etc. one consciousness? Mind-consciousness element - this is called "the one consciousness in the immaterial element".

4.

Not Included

997. In what is not included, how many aggregates, etc. how many consciousnesses?

In what is not included, four aggregates, two sense bases, two elements, two truths, twelve faculties, six roots, three nutriments, one contact, one feeling, one perception, one volition, one consciousness.

998. Therein, what are the four aggregates not included? The aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these are called "the four aggregates not included".

Therein, what are the two sense bases not included? The mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - these are called "the two sense bases not included".

Therein, what are the two elements not included? Mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena - these are called "the two elements not included".

Therein, what are the two truths not included? The truth of the path, the truth of cessation - these are called "the two truths not included".

Therein, what are the twelve faculties not included? The mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty, the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty, the faculty of "I shall know the unknown", the faculty of final knowledge, the faculty of one who has final knowledge - these are called "the twelve faculties not included".

Therein, what are the six roots not included? Three wholesome roots, three indeterminate roots.

Therein, what are the three wholesome roots? Non-greed is a wholesome root, non-hate is a wholesome root, non-delusion is a wholesome root - these are the three wholesome roots.

Therein, what are the three indeterminate roots? Non-greed, non-hate, non-delusion as result of wholesome mental states - these are the three indeterminate roots. These are called "the six roots not included".

Therein, what are the three nutriments not included? Contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - these are called "the three nutriments not included".

Therein, what is the one contact not included? Mind-consciousness-element contact - this is called "the one contact not included".

Therein, what is the one feeling not included, etc. one perception, etc. one volition, etc. one consciousness? Mind-consciousness element - this is called "one consciousness not included".

3.

The Section on Included and Not Included

1.

Sensual Element

999. Of the five aggregates, how many are included in the sensual element, how many are not included in the sensual element? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are included in the sensual element, how many are not included in the sensual element?

1000. The aggregate of matter is included in the sensual element; the four aggregates may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Ten sense bases are included in the sensual element; two sense bases may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Sixteen elements are included in the sensual element; two elements may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

The truth of origin is included in the sensual element; two truths are not included in the sensual element; the truth of suffering may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Ten faculties are included in the sensual element; three faculties are not included in the sensual element; nine faculties may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Three unwholesome roots are included in the sensual element; six roots may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Edible food is included in the sensual element; three nutriments may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Six contacts are included in the sensual element; mind-consciousness-element contact may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

Six feelings, etc. six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are included in the sensual element; the mind-consciousness element may be included in the sensual element, may not be included in the sensual element.

2.

Material Element

1001. Of the five aggregates, how many are included in the fine-material element, how many are not included in the fine-material element? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are included in the fine-material element, how many are not included in the fine-material element?

1002. The aggregate of matter is not included in the fine-material element; the four aggregates may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Ten sense bases are not included in the fine-material element; two sense bases may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Sixteen elements are not included in the fine-material element; two elements may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Three truths are not included in the fine-material element; the truth of suffering may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Thirteen faculties are not included in the fine-material element; nine faculties may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Three unwholesome roots are not included in the fine-material element; six roots may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Edible food is not included in the fine-material element; three nutriments may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Six contacts are not included in the fine-material element; mind-consciousness-element contact may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

Six feelings, etc. six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are not included in the fine-material element; the mind-consciousness element may be included in the fine-material element, may not be included in the fine-material element.

3.

Immaterial Element

1003. Of the five aggregates, how many are included in the immaterial sphere element, how many are not included in the immaterial sphere element? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are included in the immaterial sphere element, how many are not included in the immaterial sphere element?

1004. The aggregate of matter is not included in the immaterial sphere element; the four aggregates may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Ten sense bases are not included in the immaterial sphere element; two sense bases may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Sixteen elements are not included in the immaterial sphere element; two elements may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Three truths are not included in the immaterial sphere element.

The truth of suffering may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Fourteen faculties are not included in the immaterial sphere element; eight faculties may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Three unwholesome roots are not included in the immaterial sphere element; six roots may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Edible food is not included in the immaterial sphere element; three nutriments may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Six contacts are not included in the immaterial sphere element; mind-consciousness-element contact may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

Six feelings, etc. six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are not included in the immaterial sphere element; the mind-consciousness element may be included in the immaterial sphere element, may not be included in the immaterial sphere element.

4.

Included and Not Included

1005. Of the five aggregates, how many are included, how many are not included? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are included, how many are not included?

1006. The aggregate of matter is included; the four aggregates may be included, may be not included.

Ten sense bases are included; two sense bases may be included, may be not included.

Sixteen elements are included; two elements may be included, may be not included.

Two truths are included; two truths are not included.

Ten faculties are included, three faculties are not included; nine faculties may be included, may be not included.

Three unwholesome roots are included; six roots may be included, may be not included.

Edible food is included; three nutriments may be included, may be not included.

Six contacts are included; mind-consciousness-element contact may be included, may be not included.

Six feelings, etc. six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are included; the mind-consciousness element may be included, may be not included.

4.

The Section on Seeing Phenomena

1.

Sensual Element

1007. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, how many aggregates appear, etc. how many consciousnesses appear?

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, five aggregates appear; for some, eleven sense bases appear; for some, ten sense bases appear; for some, another ten sense bases appear; for some, nine sense bases appear; for some, seven sense bases appear; for some, eleven elements appear; for some, ten elements appear; for some, another ten elements appear; for some, nine elements appear; for some, seven elements appear; for all, one truth appears; for some, fourteen faculties appear; for some, thirteen faculties appear; for some, another thirteen faculties appear; for some, twelve faculties appear; for some, ten faculties appear; for some, nine faculties appear; for some, another nine faculties appear; for some, eight faculties appear; for some, another eight faculties appear; for some, seven faculties appear; for some, five faculties appear; for some, four faculties appear; for some, three roots appear; for some, two roots appear; for some, rootless ones appear; for all, four nutriments appear; for all, one contact appears; for all, one feeling... one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears.

1008. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, which five aggregates appear? The aggregate of matter, etc. the aggregate of consciousness - at the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, these five aggregates appear.

1009. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do eleven sense bases appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, first-aeon human beings, spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell with complete sense bases, eleven sense bases appear - the eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these eleven sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do ten sense bases appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind from birth, ten sense bases appear - the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these ten sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do another ten sense bases appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those deaf from birth, ten sense bases appear - the eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these ten sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do nine sense bases appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind and deaf from birth, nine sense bases appear - the visible form sense base, the nose sense base, the odour sense base, the tongue sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these nine sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do seven sense bases appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings, seven sense bases appear - the visible form sense base, the odour sense base, the flavour sense base, the body sense base, the touch sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these seven sense bases appear.

1010. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do eleven elements appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, first-aeon human beings, spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell with complete sense bases, eleven elements appear - eye-element, material element, ear-element, nose element, odour element, tongue-element, flavour element, body element, touch element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these eleven elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do ten elements appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind from birth, ten elements appear - material element, ear-element, nose element, odour element, tongue-element, flavour element, body element, touch element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these ten elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do another ten elements appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those deaf from birth, ten elements appear - eye-element, material element, nose element, odour element, tongue-element, flavour element, body element, touch element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these ten elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do nine elements appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind and deaf from birth, nine elements appear - material element, nose element, odour element, tongue-element, flavour element, body element, touch element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these nine elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do seven elements appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings, seven elements appear - material element, odour element, flavour element, body element, touch element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these seven elements appear.

1011. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, which one truth appears? The truth of suffering - at the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, this one truth appears.

1012. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do fourteen faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, with root, associated with knowledge, fourteen faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these fourteen faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do thirteen faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, with root, dissociated from knowledge, thirteen faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these thirteen faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do another thirteen faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of first-aeon human beings, with root, associated with knowledge, thirteen faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these thirteen faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do twelve faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of first-aeon human beings, with root, dissociated from knowledge, twelve faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these twelve faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do ten faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings, with root, associated with knowledge, ten faculties appear - the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these ten faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do nine faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings, with root, dissociated from knowledge, nine faculties appear - the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these nine faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do another nine faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell with complete sense bases, nine faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these nine faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do eight faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind from birth, eight faculties appear - the ear-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these eight faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do another eight faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those deaf from birth, eight faculties appear - the eye-faculty, the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these eight faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do seven faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of spontaneously born ghosts, spontaneously born titans, spontaneously born animals, those doomed to Niraya Hell, those blind and deaf from birth, seven faculties appear - the nose-faculty, the tongue-faculty, the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these seven faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do five faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings without roots, having set aside eunuchs, five faculties appear - the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the femininity faculty or the masculinity faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these five faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do four faculties appear? At the moment of rebirth of womb-born beings without roots, eunuchs, four faculties appear - the body-faculty, the mind faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these four faculties appear.

1013. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do three roots appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, first-aeon human beings, womb-born beings, with root, associated with knowledge, three roots appear - non-greed is a resultant root, non-hate is a resultant root, non-delusion is a resultant root. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these three roots appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for whom do two roots appear? At the moment of rebirth of sensual-sphere gods, first-aeon human beings, womb-born beings, with root, dissociated from knowledge, two roots appear - non-greed is a resultant root, non-hate is a resultant root. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for them these two roots appear. For the remaining beings, rootless ones appear.

1014. At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, which four nutriments appear? Edible food, contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - at the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, these four nutriments appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, which one contact appears? Mind-consciousness-element contact - at the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, this one contact appears.

At the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, which one feeling... one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears? Mind-consciousness element - at the moment of rebirth in the sensual element, for all, this one consciousness appears.

2.

Material Element

1015. At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, how many aggregates appear, etc. how many consciousnesses appear?

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, having set aside the non-percipient being gods, five aggregates appear, five sense bases appear, five elements appear, one truth appears, ten faculties appear, three roots appear, three nutriments appear, one contact appears, one feeling... one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears.

1016. At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which five aggregates appear? The aggregate of matter, the aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these five aggregates appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which five sense bases appear? The eye sense base, the visible form sense base, the ear sense base, the mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these five sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which five elements appear? Eye-element, material element, ear-element, mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these five elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which one truth appears? The truth of suffering - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, this one truth appears.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which ten faculties appear? The eye-faculty, the ear-faculty, the mind faculty, the life faculty, the pleasure faculty or the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these ten faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which three roots appear? Non-greed is a resultant root, non-hate is a resultant root, non-delusion is a resultant root - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these three roots appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which three nutriments appear? Contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, these three nutriments appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which one contact appears? Mind-consciousness-element contact - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, this one contact appears.

At the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, which one feeling... one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears? Mind-consciousness element - at the moment of rebirth in the fine-material element, this one consciousness appears.

3.

Non-Percipient Beings

1017. At the moment of rebirth of the non-percipient being gods, how many aggregates appear, etc. how many consciousnesses appear?

At the moment of rebirth of the non-percipient being gods, one aggregate appears - the aggregate of matter; two sense bases appear - the visible form sense base, the mind-object sense base; two elements appear - the material element, the element of phenomena; one truth appears - the truth of suffering; one faculty appears - the material life faculty. The non-percipient being gods appear rootless, without nutriment, without contact, without feeling, without perception, without volition, without consciousness.

4.

Immaterial Element

1018. At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, how many aggregates appear, etc. how many consciousnesses appear?

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, four aggregates appear, two sense bases appear, two elements appear, one truth appears, eight faculties appear, three roots appear, three nutriments appear, one contact appears, one feeling... one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears.

1019. At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which four aggregates appear? The aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these four aggregates appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which two sense bases appear? The mind sense base, the mind-object sense base - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these two sense bases appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which two elements appear? Mind-consciousness element, element of phenomena - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these two elements appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which one truth appears? The truth of suffering - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, this one truth appears.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which eight faculties appear? The mind faculty, the life faculty, the equanimity faculty, the faith faculty, the energy faculty, the mindfulness faculty, the concentration faculty, the wisdom faculty - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these eight faculties appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which three roots appear? Non-greed is a resultant root, non-hate is a resultant root, non-delusion is a resultant root - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these three roots appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which three nutriments appear? Contact as nutriment, mental volition as nutriment, consciousness as nutriment - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, these three nutriments appear.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which one contact appears? Mind-consciousness-element contact - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, this one contact appears.

At the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, which one feeling, etc. one perception... one volition... one consciousness appears? Mind-consciousness element - at the moment of rebirth in the immaterial element, this one consciousness appears.

5.

Section on Seeing the Difference Between Planes

1020. Sensual-sphere phenomena, non-sensual-sphere phenomena, fine-material-sphere phenomena, non-fine-material-sphere phenomena, immaterial-sphere phenomena, non-immaterial-sphere phenomena, included phenomena, not-included phenomena.

What phenomena are of the sensual-sphere? From below, making the Avīci hell the limit, from above, including the gods who control what is created by others, whatever in this interval are the aggregates, elements, and sense bases that frequent here and are included here; matter, feeling, perception, activities, consciousness - these phenomena are of the sensual-sphere.

What mental states are non-sensual-sphere? Fine-material-sphere, immaterial-sphere, not-included - these mental states are non-sensual-sphere.

What mental states are of the fine-material-sphere? From below, making the Brahma world the limit, from above, including the Akaniṭṭha gods, whatever in this interval are the consciousness and mental factors that frequent here and are included here, of one who has attained or of one who has been reborn or of one dwelling in the happiness of the present life - these mental states are of the fine-material-sphere.

What mental states are non-fine-material-sphere? Sensual-sphere, immaterial-sphere, not-included - these mental states are non-fine-material-sphere.

What mental states are of the immaterial-sphere of existence? From below, making the gods reborn in the plane of infinite space the limit, from above, including the gods reborn in the plane of neither-perception-nor-non-perception, whatever in this interval are the consciousness and mental factors that frequent here and are included here, of one who has attained or of one who has been reborn or of one dwelling in the happiness of the present life - these mental states are of the immaterial-sphere of existence.

What phenomena are not of the immaterial-sphere of existence? Of the sensual-sphere, of the fine-material-sphere, not-included - these phenomena are not of the immaterial-sphere of existence.

What mental states are included? Wholesome, unwholesome, and indeterminate phenomena with mental corruptions belonging to the sensual-sphere, fine-material-sphere, immaterial-sphere; the aggregate of matter, the aggregate of feeling, the aggregate of perception, the aggregate of mental activities, the aggregate of consciousness - these mental states are included.

What phenomena are not included? The paths and the fruits of the paths and the unconditioned element - these phenomena are not included.

6.

Section on Producing Action and Life-Span

1.

Producing Action

1021. "Gods": There are three kinds of gods - conventional gods, rebirth gods, purification gods.

Conventional gods are: kings, queens, princes.

Rebirth gods are: the gods from the gods ruled by the four great kings and above.

Purification gods are: the Worthy Ones are called.

Having given gifts, having taken upon oneself morality, having performed the Observance practice, where are they reborn? Having given gifts, having taken upon oneself morality, having performed the Observance practice, some are reborn in the company of wealthy warriors, some are reborn in the company of wealthy brahmins, some are reborn in the company of wealthy householders, some are reborn in the company of the gods ruled by the four great kings, some are reborn in the company of the Thirty-three gods, some are reborn in the company of the Yāma gods, some are reborn in the company of the Tusita gods, some are reborn in the company of the gods who delight in creation, some are reborn in the company of the gods who control what is created by others.

2.

Life-Span

1022. What is the life-span of human beings? A hundred years, or a little more.

1023. What is the life-span of the gods ruled by the four great kings? Fifty human years is one day and night for the gods ruled by the four great kings. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year, five hundred divine years is the life-span of the gods ruled by the four great kings. By human counting, how much is it? Ninety hundred thousand years.

What is the life-span of the Thirty-three gods? A human hundred years is one day and night for the Thirty-three gods. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year a divine thousand years is the life-span of the Thirty-three gods. By human counting, how much is it? Three ten million years and sixty hundred thousand years.

What is the life-span of the Yāma gods? Two hundred human years is one day and night for the Yāma gods. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year two divine thousand years is the life-span of the Yāma gods. By human counting, how much is it? Fourteen ten million years and forty hundred thousand years.

What is the life-span of the Tusita gods? Four hundred human years is one day and night for the Tusita gods. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year four divine thousand years is the life-span of the Tusita gods. By human counting, how much is it? Fifty-seven ten million years and sixty hundred thousand years.

What is the life-span of the gods who delight in creation? Eight hundred human years is one day and night for the gods who delight in creation. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year eight divine thousand years is the life-span of the gods who delight in creation. By human counting, how much is it? Two hundred ten million years and thirty ten million years and forty hundred thousand years.

What is the life-span of the gods who control what is created by others? Sixteen hundred human years is one day and night for the gods who control what is created by others. By that night, thirty nights make a month. By that month, twelve months make a year. By that year sixteen divine thousand years is the life-span of the gods who control what is created by others. By human counting, how much is it? Nine hundred ten millions of years and twenty-one ten millions of years and sixty hundred thousand years.

1024. Having developed the first meditative absorption as limited, where are they reborn? Having developed the first meditative absorption as limited, they are reborn in the company of the Brahmā's retinue gods. What is their life-span? A third of a cosmic cycle.

Having developed the first meditative absorption as middling, where are they reborn? Having developed the first meditative absorption as middling, they are reborn in the company of the Brahmā's ministers gods. What is their life-span? Half a cosmic cycle.

Having developed the first meditative absorption as superior, where are they reborn? Having developed the first meditative absorption as superior, they are reborn in the company of the Great Brahmā gods. What is their life-span? A cosmic cycle.

1025. Having developed the second meditative absorption as limited, where are they reborn? Having developed the second meditative absorption as limited, they are reborn in the company of the gods of limited radiance. What is their life-span? Two cosmic cycles.

Having developed the second meditative absorption as middling, where are they reborn? Having developed the second meditative absorption as middling, they are reborn in the company of the gods of immeasurable radiance. What is their life-span? Four cosmic cycles.

Having developed the second meditative absorption as superior, where are they reborn? Having developed the second meditative absorption as superior, they are reborn in the company of the Radiant gods. What is their life-span? Eight cosmic cycles.

1026. Having developed the third meditative absorption as limited, where are they reborn? Having developed the third meditative absorption as limited, they are reborn in the company of the gods of Limited Glory. What is their life-span? Sixteen cosmic cycles.

Having developed the third meditative absorption as middling, where are they reborn? Having developed the third meditative absorption as middling, they are reborn in the company of the gods of Immeasurable Glory. What is their life-span? Thirty-two cosmic cycles.

Having developed the third meditative absorption as superior, where are they reborn? Having developed the third meditative absorption as superior, they are reborn in the company of the gods of Streaming Radiance. What is their life-span? Sixty-four cosmic cycles.

1027. Having developed the fourth meditative absorption, due to diversity of object, due to diversity of attention, due to diversity of desire, due to diversity of aspiration, due to diversity of decision, due to diversity of resolution, due to diversity of wisdom, some are reborn in the company of the non-percipient being gods, some are reborn in the company of the Great Fruit gods, some are reborn in the company of the Aviha gods, some are reborn in the company of the Atappa gods, some are reborn in the company of the Sudassa gods, some are reborn in the company of the Sudassī gods, some are reborn in the company of the Akaniṭṭha gods, some are reborn in the company of the gods who have reached the plane of infinite space, some are reborn in the company of the gods who have reached the plane of infinite consciousness, some are reborn in the company of the gods who have reached the plane of nothingness, some are reborn in the company of the gods who have reached the plane of neither-perception-nor-non-perception.

What is the life-span of the non-percipient being gods and the Great Fruit gods? Five hundred cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the Aviha gods? A thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the Atappa gods? Two thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the Sudassa gods? Four thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the Sudassī gods? Eight thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the Akaniṭṭha gods? Sixteen thousand cosmic cycles.

1028. What is the life-span of the gods who have reached the plane of infinite space? Twenty thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the gods who have reached the plane of infinite consciousness? Forty thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the gods who have reached the plane of nothingness? Sixty thousand cosmic cycles.

What is the life-span of the gods who have reached the plane of neither-perception-nor-non-perception? Eighty-four thousand cosmic cycles.

1029. Raised up by the fire of merit, gone to the destination of sensual and fine-material existence.

7.

Section on What Should Be Directly Known, Etc.

1030. Of the five aggregates, how many are directly knowable, how many are to be fully understood, how many are to be abandoned, how many are to be developed, how many are to be realized, how many are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are directly knowable, how many are to be fully understood, how many are to be abandoned, how many are to be developed, how many are to be realized, how many are not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized?

1031. The aggregate of matter is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The four aggregates are directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

Ten sense bases are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Two sense bases are directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

Sixteen elements are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Two elements are directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

The truth of origin is directly knowable, to be fully understood, to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The truth of the path is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, to be developed, not to be realized. The truth of cessation is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, to be realized. The truth of suffering is directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized, may be not to be abandoned.

Nine faculties are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The faculty of displeasure is directly knowable, to be fully understood, to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The faculty of "I shall know the unknown" is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, to be developed, not to be realized. The faculty of final knowledge is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized. The faculty of one who has final knowledge is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, to be realized. Three faculties are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be developed, to be realized. Six faculties are directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

Three unwholesome roots are directly knowable, to be fully understood, to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Three wholesome roots are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, may be to be developed, not to be realized, may be not to be developed. Three indeterminate roots are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be realized.

Edible food is directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Three nutriments are directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

Six contacts are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. Mind-consciousness-element contact is directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

Six feelings, etc. six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are directly knowable, to be fully understood, not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized. The mind-consciousness element is directly knowable, to be fully understood, may be to be abandoned, may be to be developed, may be to be realized, may be not to be abandoned, not to be developed, not to be realized.

8.

Section on With Object and Without Object

1032. Of the five aggregates, how many are with sense-object, how many are without sense-object? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are with sense-object, how many are without sense-object?

1033. The aggregate of matter is without sense-object. The four aggregates are with sense-object.

Ten sense bases are without object. The mind sense base is with object. The mind-object sense base may be with object, may be without object.

Ten elements are without object. Seven elements are with sense-object. The element of phenomena may be with sense-object, may be without object.

Two truths are with sense-object. The truth of cessation is without sense-object. The truth of suffering may be with sense-object, may be without sense-object.

Seven faculties are without object. Fourteen faculties are with sense-object. The life faculty may be with sense-object, may be without sense-object. Nine roots are with sense-object. Edible food is without sense-object. Three nutriments are with sense-object. Seven contacts etc. seven feelings etc. seven perceptions etc. seven volitions etc. seven consciousnesses are with sense-object.

1034. Of the five aggregates, how many have an object with an object, how many have an object without an object? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many have an object with an object, how many have an object without an object?

1035. The aggregate of matter is without sense-object. The four aggregates may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object.

Ten sense bases are without object. The mind sense base may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. The mind-object sense base may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object, may be without sense-object.

Ten elements are without object. Six elements have an object without sense-object. The mind-consciousness element may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. The element of phenomena may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object, may be without sense-object.

The truth of cessation is without sense-object. The truth of the path has an object without sense-object. The truth of origin may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. The truth of suffering may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object, may be without sense-object.

Seven faculties are without object. Five faculties have an object without sense-object. Nine faculties may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. The life faculty may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object, may be without sense-object.

Nine roots may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. Edible food is without sense-object. Three nutriments may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. Six contacts have an object without sense-object. Mind-consciousness-element contact may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object. Six feelings, six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses have an object without sense-object. The mind-consciousness element may have an object with sense-object, may have an object without sense-object.

9.

Section on Seeing the Seen, Heard, Etc.

1036. Of the five aggregates, how many are seen, how many are heard, how many are sensed, how many are cognised, how many are not seen, not heard, not sensed, not cognised? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are seen, how many are heard, how many are sensed, how many are cognised, how many are not seen, not heard, not sensed, not cognised?

1037. The aggregate of matter may be seen, may be heard, may be sensed, may be cognised, may be not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The four aggregates are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised.

The visible form sense base is seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The sound sense base is not seen, heard, not sensed, cognised. The odour sense base etc. The flavour sense base... the touch sense base is not seen, not heard, sensed, cognised. The seven sense bases are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised.

The material element is seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The sound element is not seen, heard, not sensed, cognised. The odour element etc. the flavour element etc. the touch element is not seen, not heard, sensed, cognised. The thirteen elements are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised.

The three truths are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The truth of suffering may be seen, may be heard, may be sensed, may be cognised, may be not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised.

The twenty-two faculties are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The nine roots are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The four nutriments are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The seven contacts are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised. The seven feelings etc. seven perceptions etc. seven volitions etc. seven consciousnesses are not seen, not heard, not sensed, cognised.

10.

Section on Seeing the Triads, Etc.

1.

Wholesome Triplet

1038. Of the five aggregates, how many are wholesome, how many are unwholesome, how many are indeterminate? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are wholesome, how many are unwholesome, how many are indeterminate?

The aggregate of matter is indeterminate. The four aggregates may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate. Ten sense bases are indeterminate. Two sense bases may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate. Sixteen elements are indeterminate. Two elements may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate. The truth of origin is unwholesome. The truth of the path is wholesome. The truth of cessation is indeterminate. The truth of suffering may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate.

Ten faculties are indeterminate. The faculty of displeasure is unwholesome. The faculty of "I shall know the unknown" is wholesome. Four faculties may be wholesome, may be indeterminate. Six faculties may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate.

The three wholesome roots are wholesome. The three unwholesome roots are unwholesome. The three indeterminate roots are indeterminate. Edible food is indeterminate. Three nutriments may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate. Six contacts are indeterminate. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate. Six feelings, six perceptions, six volitions, six consciousnesses are indeterminate. The mind-consciousness element may be wholesome, may be unwholesome, may be indeterminate.

2.

Feeling Triplet

1039. Of the five aggregates, how many are associated with pleasant feeling, how many are associated with unpleasant feeling, how many are associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are associated with pleasant feeling, how many are associated with unpleasant feeling, how many are associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling?

Two aggregates are not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Three aggregates may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Ten sense bases are not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The mind sense base may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The mind-object sense base may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, may not be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Ten elements are not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Five elements are associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, the body-consciousness element may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling. The mind-consciousness element may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The element of phenomena may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, may not be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Two truths may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The truth of cessation is not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The truth of suffering may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, may not be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Twelve faculties are not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Six faculties may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Three faculties may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. The life faculty may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, may not be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Hate as an unwholesome root is associated with unpleasant feeling. Seven roots may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Delusion as an unwholesome root may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Edible food is not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Three nutriments may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Five contacts are associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Body-consciousness-element contact may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

Seven feelings are not to be said to be associated with pleasant feeling, nor associated with unpleasant feeling, nor associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling. Five perceptions... five volitions... five consciousnesses are associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling, the body-consciousness element may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling. The mind-consciousness element may be associated with pleasant feeling, may be associated with unpleasant feeling, may be associated with neither-unpleasant-nor-pleasant feeling.

3.

Resultant Triplet

1040. Of the five aggregates, how many are resultant, how many are states that have resultant quality, how many are states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are resultant, how many are states that have resultant quality, how many are states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality?

The aggregate of matter is a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. The four aggregates may be resultant, may be states that have resultant quality, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality.

Ten sense bases are states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality. Two sense bases may be resultant, may be states that have resultant quality, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality.

Ten elements are states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality. Five elements are resultant. The mind-element may be resultant, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. Two elements may be resultant, may be states that have resultant quality, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality.

Two truths are states that have resultant quality. The truth of cessation is a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. The truth of suffering may be resultant, may be a state that has resultant quality, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality.

Seven faculties are states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality. Three faculties are resultant. Two faculties are states that have resultant quality. The faculty of final knowledge may be resultant, may be a state that has resultant quality. Nine faculties may be resultant, may be states that have resultant quality, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality.

Six roots are states that have resultant quality. Three indeterminate roots may be resultant, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality.

Edible food is a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. Three nutriments may be resultant, may be states that have resultant quality, may be states that are neither resultant nor have resultant quality. Five contacts are resultant. Mind-element contact may be resultant, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be resultant, may be a state that has resultant quality, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. Five feelings... five perceptions... five volitions... five consciousnesses are resultant. The mind-element may be resultant, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality. The mind-consciousness element may be resultant, may be a state that has resultant quality, may be a state that is neither resultant nor has resultant quality.

4.

(kammically) Clung-to Triplet

1041. Of the five aggregates, how many are clung-to and subject to clinging, how many are not clung-to but subject to clinging, how many are neither clung-to nor subject to clinging? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are clung-to and subject to clinging, how many are not clung-to but subject to clinging, how many are neither clung-to nor subject to clinging?

The aggregate of matter may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. The four aggregates may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

Five sense bases are clung-to and subject to clinging. The sound sense base is not clung-to but subject to clinging. Four sense bases may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. Two sense bases may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

Ten elements are clung-to and subject to clinging. The sound element is not clung-to but subject to clinging. Five elements may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. Two elements may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

The truth of origin is not clung-to but subject to clinging. Two truths are neither clung-to nor subject to clinging. The truth of suffering may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging.

Nine faculties are clung-to and subject to clinging. The faculty of displeasure is not clung-to but subject to clinging. Three faculties are neither clung-to nor subject to clinging. Nine faculties may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging. Three unwholesome roots are not clung-to but subject to clinging. Three wholesome roots may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging. Three indeterminate roots may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

Edible food may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. Three nutriments may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

Five contacts are clung-to and subject to clinging. Mind-element contact may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging. Five feelings... five perceptions... five volitions... five consciousnesses are clung-to and subject to clinging. The mind-element may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging. The mind-consciousness element may be clung-to and subject to clinging, may be not clung-to but subject to clinging, may be neither clung-to nor subject to clinging.

5.

Applied Thought Triplet

1042. Of the five aggregates, how many are with applied and sustained thought, how many are without applied but sustained thought only, how many are without applied and sustained thought? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are with applied and sustained thought, how many are without applied but sustained thought only, how many are without applied and sustained thought?

The aggregate of matter is without applied and sustained thought. Three aggregates may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. The aggregate of mental activities may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought, may not be said to be with applied and sustained thought, nor without applied but sustained thought only, nor without applied and sustained thought.

Ten sense bases are without applied and sustained thought. The mind sense base may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. The mind-object sense base may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought, may not be said to be with applied and sustained thought, nor without applied but sustained thought only, nor without applied and sustained thought.

Fifteen elements are without applied and sustained thought. The mind-element is with applied and sustained thought. The mind-consciousness element may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. The element of phenomena may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought, may not be said to be with applied and sustained thought, nor without applied but sustained thought only, nor without applied and sustained thought.

The truth of origin is with applied and sustained thought. The truth of cessation is without applied and sustained thought. The truth of the path may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. The truth of suffering may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought, may not be said to be with applied and sustained thought, nor without applied but sustained thought only, nor without applied and sustained thought.

Nine faculties are without applied and sustained thought. The faculty of displeasure is with applied and sustained thought. The equanimity faculty may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied and sustained thought. Eleven faculties may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought.

Three unwholesome roots are with applied and sustained thought. Six roots may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. Edible food is without applied and sustained thought. Three nutriments may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. Five contacts are without applied and sustained thought. Mind-element contact is with applied and sustained thought. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought. Five feelings... five perceptions... five volitions... five consciousnesses are without applied and sustained thought, the mind-element is with applied and sustained thought, the mind-consciousness element may be with applied and sustained thought, may be without applied but sustained thought only, may be without applied and sustained thought.

(1) Matter Dyad

1043. Of the five aggregates, how many are material, how many are immaterial? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are material, how many are immaterial?

The aggregate of matter is matter. The four aggregates are immaterial. Ten sense bases are matter. The mind sense base is immaterial. The mind-object sense base may be matter, may be immaterial. Ten elements are material. Seven elements are immaterial. The element of phenomena may be material, may be immaterial. Three truths are immaterial. The truth of suffering may be matter, may be immaterial. Seven faculties are material. Fourteen faculties are immaterial. The life faculty may be material, may be immaterial. Nine roots are immaterial. Edible food is material. Three nutriments are immaterial. Seven contacts are immaterial. The seven feelings etc. seven perceptions etc. seven volitions, seven consciousnesses are immaterial.

(2) Mundane Dyad

1044. Of the five aggregates, how many are mundane, how many are supramundane? Of the twelve sense bases, how many are mundane, how many are supramundane? Of the eighteen elements, how many are mundane, how many are supramundane? Of the four truths, how many are mundane, how many are supramundane? Etc. Of the seven kinds of consciousness, how many are mundane, how many are supramundane?

The aggregate of matter is mundane. The four aggregates may be mundane, may be supramundane. Ten sense bases are mundane. Two sense bases may be mundane, may be supramundane. Sixteen elements are mundane. Two elements may be mundane, may be supramundane. Two truths are mundane. Two truths are supramundane.

Ten faculties are mundane. Three faculties are supramundane. Nine faculties may be mundane, may be supramundane. Three unwholesome roots are mundane. Six roots may be mundane, may be supramundane. Edible food is mundane. Three nutriments may be mundane, may be supramundane. Six contacts are mundane. Mind-consciousness-element contact may be mundane, may be supramundane. Six feelings are mundane. Feeling born of mind-consciousness-element-contact may be mundane, may be supramundane. Six perceptions are mundane. Perception born of mind-consciousness-element-contact may be mundane, may be supramundane. Six volitions are mundane. Volition born of mind-consciousness-element-contact may be mundane, may be supramundane. Six consciousnesses are mundane. Mind-consciousness element may be mundane, may be supramundane.

The Analysis of the Heart of the Teaching is concluded.

The Vibhaṅga treatise is concluded.