What
are the Benefits of Calm Concentration?
Once in
Savatthi the Blessed
Buddha said this:
Bhikkhus, train and develop concentration! Any Bhikkhu, who is concentrated
understands things as they really are, and as they really become! How?
1:
He understands as it really is:
This and such is Suffering,
2:
He understands as it really is:
This and such is the Cause of Suffering,
3:
He understands as it really is:
This and such is the Ceasing of Suffering,
4:
He understands as it really is:
This is the Way leading to the End of Suffering!
Bhikkhus, develop concentration! A Bhikkhu, who is concentrated understands
not only the appearance, but things as they really are, and as they really
become!
Therefore, Bhikkhus, an effort should be made to comprehensively understand:
This is Suffering;
This is the Cause of Suffering;
This is the End of Suffering;
This is the way leading to the End of Suffering... An effort should be
made to
comprehend, fathom, grasp, understand, and penetrate these
Four
Noble Truths!
