33.
The Discourse on the Ultimate Goal
409.
"I will teach you, monks, the ultimate goal and the path leading to the ultimate goal.
Listen to that.
And what, monks, is the ultimate goal?
That which, monks, is the elimination of lust, the elimination of hate, the elimination of delusion -
this is called, monks, the ultimate goal.
And what, monks, is the path leading to the ultimate goal?
Mindfulness of the body.
This is called, monks, the path leading to the ultimate goal.
Thus, monks, the ultimate goal has been taught by me to you, the path leading to the ultimate goal 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 thirty-third.