Itivuttaka — Assim Foi Dito — 45 — Retreat

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

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.”

3The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

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

5Delighting in diligence, peaceful,
seeing fear in negligence,
such a one can’t decline,
and has drawn near to extinguishment.”

6This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.