Saṁyutta Nikāya — Discursos Conectados — 38.2 — A Question About Perfection

1“Reverend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘perfection’. What is perfection?”

2“Reverend, the ending of greed, hate, and delusion is called perfection.”

3“But, reverend, is there a path and a practice for realizing this perfection?”

4“There is, reverend.”

5“Well, what is it?”

6“It is simply this noble eightfold path, that is: right view, right purpose, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right immersion. This is the path, the practice, for realizing this perfection.”

7“Reverend, this is a fine path, a fine practice, for realizing this perfection. Just this much is enough for diligence.”