5.
The First Discourse on Search
54.
This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Worthy One, thus have I heard:
"There are these three searches, monks. Which three? Sensual seeking, seeking existence, seeking the holy life - these, monks, are the three searches." The Blessed One said this meaning. Therein this is said:
"Concentrated, fully aware, mindful, a disciple of the Buddha;
He understands searches, and the origination of searches.
"Where these cease, and the path leading to their elimination;
Through the elimination of searches, a monk is without hunger, attained final Nibbāna."
This meaning too was spoken by the Blessed One, thus have I heard. The fifth.