Toh 99The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra “The Precious Discourse on the Blessed One’s Extensive Wisdom That Leads to Infinite Certainty”

Summary

The Buddha’s disciple, the monk Pūrṇa, oversees the construction of a temple dedicated to the Buddha in a distant southern
city. When the master builder suggests that the building may be used by others in the Buddha’s absence, Pūrṇa argues that no one
but an omniscient buddha may rightly take up residence there. Enumerating the kinds of knowledge that are unique to a buddha’s
perfect awakening, Pūrṇa then delivers a lengthy exposition that also relates each of these qualities to the knowledge of the four
truths. Following Pūrṇa’s teaching, the master builder invites the Buddha and his followers from afar to the inauguration of the
newly built structure. They arrive, flying through the sky. After the inauguration, the Buddha flies with his monks to the shores
of Lake Anavatapta, where he receives the worship of numerous nāga kings, teaches and inspires them, and predicts their awakening. At
Maudgalyāyana’s request, the Buddha then recounts each of the specific events in his past lives that ultimately led to the
unfolding of each of his particular kinds of knowledge.

This long sūtra thus serves as a detailed guide to the different aspects of the Buddha’s awakened wisdom, particularly
those that, in many accounts of the qualities of buddhahood, are known as the ten powers or strengths.

Acknowledgements

Translated by the Dharmachakra Translation Committee under the guidance of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. The translation was
produced by Andreas Doctor, Zachary Beer, and Thomas Doctor. Andreas Doctor checked the translation against the Tibetan and edited
the text.

This translation has been completed under the patronage and supervision of 84000: Translating the Words of the
Buddha.

Introduction

This sūtra, The Precious Discourse on the Blessed One’s Extensive Wisdom That Leads to Infinite
Certainty, is one of the longer works in the Kangyur, filling no less than five hundred fifty Tibetan pages
in the Degé Kangyur. However, in spite of its impressive size, the sūtra has remained virtually unread and unstudied in the
West. Apart from a brief summary of the text by Csoma de Körös in 1836, it has
not to our knowledge been the focus of any scholarship in English until now.

While little is known of its history in India, the sūtra was translated into Tibetan at the time of the early
transmission period by the prolific Prajñāvarman and the lesser known Yeshé Nyingpo, and then revised and finalized by
Śuddhasiṃha, the Kashmiri Sarvajñādeva, and the great translator and editor Kawa Paltsek. It was included in the Denkarma
inventory of translated texts, thought to have been compiled in the early ninth century. The
Denkarma simply mentions that it consisted of the equivalent of 7,500 ślokas
in twenty-five bampo, or bundles.

The sūtra does not seem to have been translated into Chinese, and there is, to our knowledge, no extant Sanskrit
manuscript. This English translation has been made from the Tibetan, based primarily on the version in the Degé Kangyur but
also with reference to variants as recorded in the Comparative Edition.

The main doctrinal theme of the sūtra is the kinds of knowledge and wisdom specific to a tathāgata, particularly
those usually known as the ten powers or strengths (Skt. bala, Tib. stobs)—although in this text these ten are not explicitly enumerated as such, and indeed the
classification and scope of the qualities presented extends well beyond that usual set of ten (see

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below). The explanation takes place first in a long
teaching that focuses on how these qualities make the Buddha unique compared to any other spiritual teacher, and later in the
text when the Buddha himself recounts the roots of merit in his past that have allowed them to unfold in his awakened state.

The doctrinal content of the sūtra is structured around a narrative in which a sandalwood residence or temple has
been constructed for the Buddha in a distant region, supervised by the monk Pūrṇa, who delivers a teaching. The Buddha is
invited from afar to visit the temple, and does so by flying there with a large entourage. The excitement of the event causes
a commotion among the nāgas in the nearby ocean, and the Buddha responds by flying to Lake Anavatapta to be received by a
multitude of nāgas and their kings, and then also delivering
a long teaching on events from his past lives.

The story is similar in many respects to an episode in the narrative known as The Exemplary Tale of
Pūrṇa (Pūrṇāvadāna), widely disseminated in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese.
It is found in Tibetan (like many such narratives) in the Vinaya section of the Kangyur in the Bhaiṣajyavastu (chapter 6 of the Vinayavastu, Toh 1), and in Sanskrit in the Divyāvadāna, a collection thought to have been compiled in Nepal in the seventeenth century from many much older
sources. Between the
narrative in this sūtra and the equivalent episode in The Exemplary Tale of Pūrṇa, there are a number of
significant differences, and
The Exemplary Tale of Pūrṇa records no lengthy teachings given at the time, whether by Pūrṇa or the
Buddha. Nevertheless, the similarities are such that it is reasonable to suppose the Pūrṇa of this text to be—among the
several disciples of the Buddha with the name Pūrṇa —the Pūrṇa whose full story is told in The Exemplary Tale of Pūrṇa, and who was originally a
trader from Aparānta on the west coast of India. The full account in The Deeds explains what had
led Pūrṇa back to this distant coastal homeland of his, and how he had come by the large quantity of sandalwood required to
build a temple. Its narrative also supplies reasons why the building might have been reserved for the Buddha’s use alone—a
notion that is echoed in this sūtra, but in the quite different form of a detailed discourse on some of the unique qualities
that set the Buddha quite apart from anyone else.

Thematically, the sūtra can be divided into three parts: (1) a description of the Buddha’s omniscient wisdom, (2) the
praises of the Buddha sung by several nāga kings, and (3) stories of the Buddha’s past lives. Although there are no formal
chapter divisions in the Tibetan text, we have divided the translation into three corresponding chapters to allow easier
navigation within this very long text.

The first part, after a brief introductory passage, comprises an extensive teaching addressed by Pūrṇa to the
unnamed householder who is the temple’s master builder. From the householder’s opening statement, he also seems to be the
sponsor, or one of the sponsors, of the building project, and he is at first concerned that
the building will be left empty during the times when the Buddha resides elsewhere. Wishing to put his gift to good use, he
suggests to Pūrṇa that perhaps other spiritual seekers could live in the temple whenever the Buddha is absent. In reply Pūrṇa
explains why that would not be proper, since no other spiritual teacher possesses qualities that would warrant their occupying
the omniscient one’s residence. To make his case, Pūrṇa now delivers an extensive teaching (which continues for more than two
hundred pages) on the omniscient wisdom unique to the Buddha. Pūrṇa lists all the kinds of knowledge that the Buddha possesses
in a format that is loosely structured around the often cited “ten powers of a buddha,” as well as the other awakened insights
of a buddha, such as his fearlessness and correct understanding. This teaching is essentially an abhidharma exposition of
awakened experience.

The enumerations of the Buddha’s qualities set out in this section are well known from numerous other sources,
although Pūrṇa’s teaching does not always follow to the letter the traditional way these sets of qualities are structured. One
common list of the Buddha’s ten powers of knowing (jñānabala), which appears
frequently throughout both Pali and Sanskrit sources, is as follows:

1. Knowing what is possible and what is impossible (sthānāsthāna);

2. Knowing the ripening of karma (karmavipāka);

3. Knowing the various inclinations (nānādhimukti);

4. Knowing the various elements (nānādhātu);

5. Knowing the supreme and lesser faculties (indriyaparāpara);

6. Knowing the paths that lead to all destinations (sarvatragāminīpratipad);

7. Knowing the concentrations, liberations, absorptions, equilibriums, afflictions, purifications, and
abidings (dhyānavimokṣasamādhisamāpattisaṃkleśavyavadānavyutthāna);

8. Knowing the recollection of past existences (pūrvanivāsānusmṛti);

9. Knowing death and rebirth (cyutyupapatti); and

10. Knowing the exhaustion of the defilements (āsravakṣaya).

While Pūrṇa’s presentation of the ten powers generally follows the above schema (though with several differences in the
order), he also interrupts this structure with elaborations on the individual powers, which he breaks up into further
subsections. At times, this results in extensive topical tangents in which numerous subcategories of abhidharma
theory—including not only the elements and senses, but also cosmology, time, the workings of karma, the predispositions of
beings, and so forth—are related to the Buddha’s omniscience. A number of references across these categories are interwoven
with his explanations. As an aid to navigation in this long and complex passage, we have added subtitles, not in the Tibetan
text, that also correlate (if incompletely) with the stories told in the third chapter (see below).

The unique contribution of Pūrṇa’s teaching is no doubt his attempt to relate each of the ten powers in turn—and many
of their subdivisions, too—to each of the four truths of the noble ones (suffering, origin,
cessation, and path) individually. For each type of knowledge unique to the fully awakened experience, we are told that the
Buddha knows how it relates specifically to the knowledge of each of the four truths. The Buddha thus correctly knows how to
employ every single one of his awakened qualities to bring the limitless beings under his sphere of influence to their own
awakening.

This first part of the sūtra is characterized by extensive repetition, with only minor variations as the text
progresses through the various lists of the Buddha’s awakened qualities and their relationship to the four truths. This rather
stringent and repetitive language is of course reflected in the translation. To
a contemporary audience, such continuous repetition may seem awkward and tedious, and even counterproductive to religious
inspiration. However, it is important to remember that in the Indian Buddhist culture in which the sūtra emerged, sacred texts
fulfilled functions quite different from those of contemporary literature, which is largely secular. Extensive repetition of
key passages is integral to a number of Buddhist scriptures, serving important mnemonic purposes and perhaps therapeutic ones,
too.
Contemporary readers may choose either to skim this part of the sūtra, or to read it in its complete form and immerse
themselves in the worldview that the text develops. This section does contain a great deal of detailed information; the many
kinds of wisdom and knowledge that Pūrṇa enumerates, and the fields he describes as their purview, cover a huge range of
subjects. The section concludes with a final set of fifty descriptions (

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) of all these wisdoms as mere convention without any ultimate reality.

In the second part of the sūtra, the master builder asks Pūrṇa if it would be possible to
invite the Buddha and his monastic community to the new building and offer them a banquet. Although the Buddha is far away in
Śrāvastī, the master builder follows Pūrṇa’s advice and instructions on how to make offerings, pray to the Buddha, and invite
him to come. The Buddha is aware of
the invitation and responds to it by flying through the sky with five hundred of his monks, who arrive for the meal with many
miraculous displays. The excitement of their arrival, and their reception by millions of gandharvas sent by Śakra, causes a
great commotion among the nāgas in the nearby ocean, and after the meal the Buddha flies off to the nāga king Anavatapta’s lake to pacify and
instruct them. Numerous nāgas bring him offerings and, one after the other, thirty-one nāga kings sing his praises. At the end
of their songs the Buddha declares that they are now on the way to awakening.

This part of the sūtra echoes in some respects the various iterations of the narrative
known as the Anavataptagāthā (Verses of Anavatapta) found in early Gandhārī
manuscripts as well as in the Mūlasarvāstivāda Vinaya
literature, in which (as one of his ten most important
acts according to some versions) the Buddha flies to Lake Anavatapta with his monks. In the Mūlasarvāstivādin version (but not
the Gandhārī text) of that narrative, as well as in the present sūtra
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), as a prelude Śāriputra and Maudgalyāyana engage in a
humorous contest of supernatural powers. In all versions, at the lake, in the Anavataptagāthā many of the
elders recite verses telling of the previous lives in which they aspired to become disciples, but here it is the nāga kings who recite verses of praise,
and then the Buddha himself who relates—for most of the rest of the sūtra—the causes in his own previous lives that have led to his present
qualities.

The third and final part of the sūtra forms in this way another extensive section (of almost three hundred Tibetan pages), in which
the Buddha, at the request of one of the nāga kings and Maudgalyāyana, recounts the times in his past lives when specific
spiritual trainings and religious activities led to his developing the insights that have now fully manifested in the form of
his awakened knowledge. In a series of stories from his past, we are introduced to the individual events that produced
thirty-three particular kinds of knowledge, as well as the precise relationship of each to the four truths of the noble ones.
In this translation, we have added subtitles (not in the Tibetan) for each of these episodes. Typically, the stories recount
unique trainings and practices that the aspiring bodhisattva undertook in order to serve beings. The accounts of those
spiritual practices of his, that this third part of the sūtra thus presents as pathways to the specific insights of a buddha’s
awakening, are set out in an order that corresponds closely to the order in which those same insights appear in the first
part—they are a roadmap to the very qualities described by Pūrṇa earlier in the sūtra.

The sūtra, especially the long and detailed first part on the wisdoms and kinds of knowledge specific to a
tathāgata, is potentially a rich canonical source for the enumerated topics set out in treatises such as the widely studied
Abhidharmakośa and Abhidharmasamuccaya.
Nevertheless, the sūtra does not seem to have been very widely cited, and the few Tibetan authors who mention it over the
centuries tend to focus on details that diverge from those in other, better known sources.

In the thirteenth century, the renowned Kadampa master Chomden Rikpai Raldri (1227–1305) cited this sūtra as
mentioning that the mistaken views can be enumerated into sixty-two kinds. Subsequently, the sūtra seems to have
been taken up in large part by authors associated with the Sakya and Kagyü schools. The historian Butön (1290–1364) listed it
in his famous annals of Buddhism and remarked that it was noteworthy in particular for providing an alternative term for the
present eon. While our present age is commonly known to Buddhist cosmology as the Bhadrakalpa, or “Excellent Eon,” Butön highlights a passage in the sūtra stating that it may also be referred
to as the “Vision of One Thousand Lotuses.” The sūtra’s mention of this name has been noted in other works, such as the extensive outline to
the Lhasa Kangyur. Similarly, Gorampa Sönam Senge (1429–1489) highlights the text’s unique presentation of five, instead of
four, māras, the fifth being the māra of karma. Taktsang Lotsawa Sherab Rinchen (b. 1405), in his renowned Understanding All Tenets, is one of a number of authors who cite the sūtra’s advice that
bodhisattvas ought to become learned in treatises on all subjects.

Among noteworthy Kagyü scholars to have made reference to the text are Gö Lotsāwa Shönnu Pal (1392–1481). In his
influential commentary on the Ratnagotravibhāga, Gö Lotsāwa calls on the sūtra to support
his argument that non-Buddhists may attain the five superknowledges, yet in a way that is “not perfected.”
Likewise, Drakpa Döndrub (1550–1617), an important Karma Kagyü master noted for his emphasis on the Prajñāpāramitā teachings,
cited the text in his commentary on Atiśa’s Lamp for the Path to Awakening as a reference for
understanding the lifespans of the gods in various god realms. Finally, the important Drikung Kagyü master, and first in the
Chungtsang (chung tshang) incarnation lineage, Chökyi Drakpa (1595–1659), makes use of
the text to support his argument that meditation experiences, if misinterpreted, can be the activity of Māra, a reference that
could refer to any of a number of passages in the text.

It is curious that the rather few references to this sūtra made by Tibetan authors tend to focus more on its
oddities than on its extensive scope. Its main theme—that the vast but also infinitely detailed knowledge of the Tathāgata
place him in a category so far beyond even the most accomplished of other human beings as to represent an entirely different
order—is an important one, and we are pleased to make it available for the first time to readers in English.

The Translation

The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra

The Precious Discourse on the Blessed One’s Extensive Wisdom That Leads to Infinite Certainty

The Thus-Gone One’s Qualities

Homage to all buddhas and bodhisattvas!

Thus did I hear at one time. The Blessed One was staying in Śrāvastī, in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park, along with a
great saṅgha of 1,250 monks. At that time, in the city of Transcending Virtue there was a householder, a master builder, who had engaged
venerable Pūrṇa to oversee the construction of a temple with a sandalwood courtyard exclusively dedicated to the Blessed One,
exclusively with the Blessed One in mind, and exclusively for the sake of the Blessed One. Subsequently, that temple with its
sandalwood courtyard had been constructed and completed without
delay.

At that point, the householder master builder said to venerable Pūrṇa, “Pūrṇa, although this temple has been made
exclusively for the Blessed One, exclusively with the Blessed One in mind, and exclusively for the sake of the Blessed One, we
should also let others use it. In that way this gift of mine will have a greater effect and my efforts will be meaningful. My
gift must be put to good use. If I offer this temple and it is used, it will make me very happy.”

Venerable Pūrṇa, the superintendent, replied to the master builder, “Householder, no other ascetic or brahmin would be
able to make use of this temple with its sandalwood courtyard, which has been built exclusively for the Blessed One,
exclusively with the Blessed One in mind, and exclusively for the sake of the Blessed One. And why? Householder, because the
Blessed One’s offering bowl, robes, sitting mat, clothing, park, walkway, seat, and dwelling place are objects venerated by
gods and men, including divine beings, demons, Brahmā, ascetics, and brahmins. No one else can use them. And why? Because no ascetic or brahmin has such qualities. There
is no ascetic or brahmin who has comparable qualities to the Blessed One, the thus-gone, worthy, perfect Buddha. His qualities
are limitless. Householder, the Blessed One has countless qualities, inconceivable qualities, incomparable qualities,
boundless qualities, and inexpressible qualities. Householder, the Blessed One has limitless knowledge, infinite knowledge,
inconceivable knowledge, incomparable knowledge, boundless knowledge, and inexpressible knowledge.

Synopsis of the Categories of the Thus-Gone One’s Knowledge

“Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of what is possible. He correctly understands
the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is possible. He correctly
understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible. He correctly understands the knowledge
of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of what is impossible. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible. He correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible. He correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the past. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the past, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
the past, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the past.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the future. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the future, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the future, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the future.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the present. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the present. He correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the present. He correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the present.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of karma. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of karma, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
karma, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of karma.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of adopted actions. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of adopted actions, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of adopted actions, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of adopted
actions.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the contemplations of abodes. He correctly understands the knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the contemplations of abodes, the knowledge of cessation
as related to knowledge of the contemplations of abodes, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the contemplations of abodes.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the contemplations of causes. He correctly understands the knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the contemplations of causes, the knowledge of cessation
as related to knowledge of the contemplations of causes, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the contemplations of causes.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of ripening. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of ripening, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
ripening, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of ripening.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. He correctly understands the
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations, the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations, and the knowledge of the path
that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the several elements. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of the several elements, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the several elements, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the several elements.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the various elements. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of the various elements, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the various elements, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the various elements.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the world. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the world, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the world, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the world.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of several inclinations. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of several inclinations, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of several inclinations, and the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of several inclinations.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of various inclinations. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of various inclinations, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of various inclinations, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of various inclinations.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the faculties. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the faculties, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the faculties, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the
faculties.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the powers. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the powers, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the powers, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the powers.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of diligence. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of diligence, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of diligence, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of diligence.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the levels. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the levels, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the levels, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the levels.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of concentration. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of concentration, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of concentration, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of
concentration.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of liberation. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of liberation, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of liberation, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of liberation.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of absorption. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of absorption, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of absorption, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of absorption.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of equilibrium. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of equilibrium, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of equilibrium, and the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of equilibrium.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of affliction. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of affliction, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of affliction, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of affliction.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of purification. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of purification, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of purification, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of purification.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of abiding. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of abiding, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
abiding, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of abiding.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the past. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the past, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
the past, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the past.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of past existences. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of past existences, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of past existences, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of past
existences.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the future. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the future, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the future, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the future.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the divine eye. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the divine eye, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the divine eye, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the divine
eye.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of death. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of death, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
death, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of death.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of birth. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of birth, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
birth, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of birth.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the defilement of desire. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of the defilement of desire, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the defilement of desire, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the defilement of desire.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the defilement of existence. He correctly understands the knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the defilement of existence, the knowledge of cessation
as related to knowledge of the defilement of existence, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the defilement of existence.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the defilement of views. He correctly understands the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of the defilement of views, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the defilement of views, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the defilement of views.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the defilement of ignorance. He correctly understands the knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the defilement of ignorance, the knowledge of cessation
as related to knowledge of the defilement of ignorance, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the defilement of ignorance.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of exhaustion. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of exhaustion, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of exhaustion, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of exhaustion.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of no-birth. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of no-birth, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
no-birth, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of no-birth.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of fearlessness. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of fearlessness, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of fearlessness, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of fearlessness.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the correct understandings. He correctly understands the knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the correct understandings, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the correct understandings, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the correct understandings.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the powers of the Thus-Gone One. He correctly understands the knowledge
of the origin as related to knowledge of the powers of the Thus-Gone One, the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the powers of the Thus-Gone One, and the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the powers of the Thus-Gone One.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the characteristics of the Thus-Gone One’s wisdom. He correctly
understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the characteristics of the
Thus-Gone One’s wisdom, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the characteristics of the Thus-Gone One’s
wisdom, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the characteristics of the
Thus-Gone One’s wisdom.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the abodes of the Thus-Gone One. He correctly understands the knowledge
of the origin as related to knowledge of the abodes of the Thus-Gone One, the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the abodes of the Thus-Gone One, and the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the abodes of the Thus-Gone One.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the Thus-Gone One’s faculties. He correctly understands the knowledge
of the origin as related to knowledge of the Thus-Gone One’s faculties, the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the Thus-Gone One’s faculties, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation
as related to knowledge of the Thus-Gone One’s faculties.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of physical actions. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of physical actions, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of physical actions, and the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of physical actions.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of verbal actions. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of verbal actions, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of verbal actions, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of verbal
actions.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of mental actions. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of mental actions, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of mental actions, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of mental
actions.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the preceding. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the preceding, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the preceding, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the
preceding.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the subsequent. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the subsequent, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the subsequent, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the
subsequent.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of decay. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of decay, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
decay, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of decay.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of omniscience. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of omniscience, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of omniscience, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of omniscience.

“Householder, that is the first teaching on the Blessed One’s extensive wisdom. Now listen as I explain this.

Knowledge of What is Possible

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of what is possible. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One knows it. It is
possible and feasible that the ripening of negative physical actions is undesirable, repulsive, and unpleasant. It is also
possible and feasible that the ripening of negative verbal actions and negative mental actions is undesirable, repulsive,
and unpleasant. It is also possible and feasible that by committing negative physical acts, after the body decays and one
dies, one will fall into the sad destinies of the lower realms and take birth in the hells. It is also possible and
feasible that when negative verbal acts and negative mental acts ripen, after the body decays and one dies, one will fall
into the sad destinies of the lower realms and take birth in the hells. It is also possible and feasible that the ripening
of positive physical actions is desirable, beautiful, and pleasant. It is also possible and feasible that the ripening of
positive verbal actions and positive mental actions creates something desirable, beautiful, and pleasant. It is also
possible and feasible that by committing positive physical acts, after the body disintegrates and one dies, one will take
birth into the joyful destinies of the higher realms. It is also possible and feasible that by committing positive verbal
acts and positive mental acts, after the body disintegrates and one dies, one will take birth into the joyful destinies of
the higher realms. It is also possible and feasible that some people willingly end the life of their mother. It is also
possible and feasible that some people willingly end the life of their father. It is also possible and feasible that some
people willingly end the life of the worthy hearers of the Thus-Gone One. It is also possible and feasible that some
people cause a schism in the community of the hearers. It
is also possible and feasible that some people with evil intentions draw blood from the body of the Thus-Gone One. It is
also possible and feasible that some common people adopt the views of extremists as taught by non-Buddhist teachers and
engage in their practices. In this way, seeking purification, they apply themselves to this training because of perceiving
many benefits and auspicious qualities in such religious practitioners and brahmins. Then, having turned to what those
ascetics and brahmins have taught, they say to others, ‘You must meet this venerable teacher! You have to understand this
view!’ It is also possible and feasible that some people obtain the eight human existences. It is also possible and feasible that a man
can become Brahmā, Māra, or a brahmin. It is also possible and feasible that a man can become a universal monarch. It is
also possible and feasible that a man can become a thus-gone, worthy, perfect buddha. It is also possible and feasible
that only one thus-gone one appears within a single world. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of what is possible.

“Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the state of all beings. He knows
which person is a vessel for the teachings of the buddhas, which person is a vessel for the teachings of the solitary
buddhas, and which person is a vessel for the teachings of the hearers. Householder, in this way, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands the knowledge of what is possible. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of what is
possible, he can respond for an eon. He can respond for one hundred eons, or one thousand eons, or one hundred thousand
eons, or one million eons, or ten million eons, or a
quadrillion eons, or one hundred quadrillion eons, or an immeasurable number of eons. He can reply for innumerable, inconceivable, incomparable, immeasurable, and inexpressible eons. He can reply for an
immeasurable number of immeasurable eons, and an immeasurable number of innumerable eons, and
an immeasurable number of inconceivable eons, and an immeasurable number of incomparable eons, and an immeasurable number
of inestimable eons, and an immeasurable number of inexpressible eons. He can respond for an immeasurable number of innumerable eons, and an innumerable number of innumerable eons, and an inconceivable number of innumerable eons, and an
incomparable number of innumerable eons, and an inestimable number of innumerable eons, and an inexpressible number of innumerable eons; and an
immeasurable number of inconceivable eons, and an innumerable and inconceivable number of
inconceivable eons, and an incomparable number of inconceivable eons, and an inestimable number of inconceivable eons; and
an immeasurable number of incomparable eons, and an innumerable number of incomparable eons,
and an inconceivable number of incomparable eons, and an incomparable number of incomparable eons, and an inestimable
number of incomparable eons, and an inexpressible number of incomparable eons, and an immeasurable number of incomparable
eons; and an innumerable number of inestimable eons, and an inconceivable number of inestimable
eons, and an inestimable number of inestimable eons, and an inexpressible number of inestimable eons; and an inexpressible
number of innumerable eons, and an inexpressible number of inconceivable eons, an inexpressible
number of incomparable eons, and an inexpressible number of inexpressible and inestimable eons. Thus, his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Householder, you may wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless
sphere of reality and thus has inexhaustible eloquence when asked regarding any topic of his knowledge. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple
with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is possible. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those
causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what
is possible. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding whether he considers impermanence, suffering, inner phenomena,
results, unease, evil, harm, the lesser, disintegration, movement, destruction, epidemics, emptiness, lack of self,
discomfort, shortcomings, or deliverance. That is called knowing the origin as
related to knowledge of what is possible and this is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands.
Moreover, householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One knows: ‘Since these people have produced roots of virtue with
billions of thus-gone ones, they have become certain with regard to knowing what is possible.’ Householder, in this way
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
what is possible. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about knowing the origin as related to
knowledge of what is possible, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible
eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Householder,
you may wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless sphere of reality. In this
way the Thus-Gone One possesses inexhaustible eloquence when asked about knowing the origin as
related to knowledge of what is possible. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of what is possible. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible. Moreover, householder, this is how the
Thus-Gone One knows: When an assemblage is lacking there is an obstruction of knowledge, but when an assemblage takes
place, knowledge of what is possible arises. Moreover, this is primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible. When the Thus-Gone One
is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Householder, you may
wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless sphere of reality. In this way the
Thus-Gone One possesses inexhaustible eloquence when asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
what is possible. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible. Whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. That is called knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is
possible. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as
related to knowledge of what is possible, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of
inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Householder, you may wonder why that is. It is because in his
wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless sphere of reality. In this way the Thus-Gone One possesses inexhaustible
eloquence when asked about knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is possible.
Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

Knowledge of What is Impossible

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of what is impossible.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One knows it. It is impossible and unfeasible that the ripening of negative
physical actions is desirable, beautiful, and pleasant. It is also impossible and unfeasible that the ripening of negative
verbal actions and negative mental actions is desirable, beautiful, and pleasant. It is also impossible and unfeasible
that the ripening of negative physical, verbal, and mental acts leads to birth in a delightful destiny within the higher
realms after the body disintegrates and one dies. It is
also impossible and unfeasible that the ripening of positive physical actions is undesirable, repulsive, and unpleasant.
The same applies to positive verbal and mental acts. It is also impossible and unfeasible that by committing positive
physical acts, after the body disintegrates and one dies, one will fall into the sad destinies of the lower realms and
take birth in the hells. It is also impossible and unfeasible that by committing positive verbal and mental acts, after
the body disintegrates and one dies, one will fall into the sad destinies of the lower realms and take birth in the hells.
It is also impossible and unfeasible that people who have the correct view would willingly end the life of their mother,
or their father, or a worthy one, or cause a schism in the saṅgha, or with evil intentions draw blood from the body of the
Thus-Gone One. It is also impossible and unfeasible that people who have the correct view would adopt the teachings of
other extremist teachers and the views of such teachers, and engage in their practices. They will not perceive any
benefits or auspicious qualities in such religious practitioners and brahmins, nor will they adopt what those ascetics and
brahmins have taught, and say to others, ‘You must meet this venerable teacher! You have to understand this view!’ It is
also impossible and unfeasible that people who have the correct view obtain the eight human existences. It is also
impossible and unfeasible that a woman can become Śakra, Māra, or Brahmā in that very body. It is also impossible and
unfeasible that a woman can become a universal monarch in that very body. It is also impossible and unfeasible that a woman can become a thus-gone, worthy,
perfect buddha in that very body. It is also impossible and unfeasible that two thus-gone ones can
appear in a single world. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of what is
impossible.

“Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the state of beings who have become impossible
recipients. He knows who is averse to billions of buddhas and who therefore is not a vessel for the teachings of the
buddhas, the teachings of the solitary buddhas, or the teachings of the hearers. In this way, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of what is impossible. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about what is impossible, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible.
Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
what is impossible. Whether he considers permanence, no suffering, no disease, lack of results, lack of unease, no evil,
no other, no disintegration, no movement, no destruction,
no epidemic, no emptiness, existence of a self, lack of comfort, lack of faults, no harm, or no opposition, that is called
knowing the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible. That
is what the Thus-Gone One knows, understands, and actualizes. Therefore, the wisdom of the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible. That is
called knowing the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about knowing the origin as related to what is impossible, he
can respond for an eon and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Householder, you may wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless
sphere of reality. In this way, when the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to what is impossible, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible
number of inexpressible eons, since he possesses inexhaustible eloquence. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of what is impossible. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He understands that
when sentient beings do not rely on the Thus-Gone One, they are included under the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of what is impossible. However, if they rely on the Thus-Gone One, the origin ceases. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible.
Moreover, householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of an
immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He has
freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn.
Householder, in this way the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
what is impossible. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of what is
impossible, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his
eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this
way. The extreme delusion that produces ignorance with regard to impossible teachings, taught by extremely deluded people,
is devoid of essential existence. Thus, since all phenomena lack intrinsic existence, the phenomena of extreme delusion
also do not exist. Householder, thus does the Thus-Gone One correctly understand the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible. Moreover, householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates no shortcomings, or whether he contemplates no deliverance. The Thus-Gone One
correctly understands this. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of what is impossible, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Householder, you may wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless
sphere of reality. In this way, when the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as
related to knowledge of what is impossible, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of
inexpressible eons. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

Knowledge of the Past, Future, and Present

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the past. Householder,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands all buddhas, buddha realms, and beings that appeared in an immeasurable number of
previous eons. He correctly understands the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings that appeared in an innumerable, inconceivable, incomparable, inestimable, and inexpressible number of previous eons. He correctly
understands the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings that appeared in an immeasurable number of immeasurable previous eons,
an innumerable number of immeasurable previous eons, an inconceivable number of immeasurable
previous eons, an incomparable number of immeasurable previous eons, and an inexpressible number of immeasurable previous
eons. In this way he knows the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings of the previous eons all the way back to an immeasurable
number of inexpressible previous eons, an innumerable number of inexpressible previous eons, an
inconceivable number of inexpressible previous eons, an incomparable number of inexpressible previous eons, an inestimable
number of inexpressible previous eons, and an inexpressible number of inexpressible previous eons. To know, see, perceive,
realize, understand, and be learned about this is
called knowing the past, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone
One is asked about knowing the past, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until … he will enjoy this temple
with its sandalwood courtyard. As for the origin, cessation, and path, they are as previously
taught.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the future. Householder,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands all of the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings of an immeasurable number of future
eons. He correctly understands the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings of an innumerable,
inconceivable, incomparable, inestimable, and inexpressible number of future eons. He correctly understands the buddhas,
buddha realms, and beings in an immeasurable number of immeasurable future eons, an innumerable
number of immeasurable future eons, an inconceivable number of immeasurable future eons, an incomparable number of
immeasurable future eons, and an inexpressible number of immeasurable future eons. In this way he genuinely knows the
buddhas, buddha realms, and beings of the future eons all the way until the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings of an
inexpressible number of inexpressible future eons. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be learned about this
is called knowing the future, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about his knowledge of the future, he can respond for an eon, up to an inexpressible number of
inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard. As for the origin, cessation, and path, they are as previously taught.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the present.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands all of the buddhas, buddha realms, and beings to the east. He
correctly understands the innumerable, inconceivable, incomparable, inestimable, and
inexpressible number of present buddhas, buddha realms, and beings. He correctly understands the buddhas, buddha realms,
and beings of the present eon up to an inexpressible figure of inexpressible numbers. To know, see, perceive, realize,
understand, and be learned about this is called knowing the present, and that is what the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the present, he can respond for an eon,
up to an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, with his unimpeded
wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard. As for the origin,
cessation, and path, they are as previously taught.

Knowledge of Karma

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of karma. Householder, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands the four types of adopted karmic actions. What are these four? They are the karma
experienced in this life, the karma experienced in the next life, the karma experienced in subsequent lives, and the karma
that is not experienced. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be learned about this is called
knowing karma, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about this he can respond for an eon, up
to an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, and so forth, until … he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of karma. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and
conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of karma. The
Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he
considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of karma, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until … he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of karma. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of an
immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He has
freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of karma. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of karma. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of karma, he can respond for an eon, up to
an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple
with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of karma. Householder,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the
knowledge of karma. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he
contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. Householder, in this way the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of karma. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of karma, he can respond for an eon,
and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of adopted actions.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands four types of adopted karmic actions. What are these four? They are
the adopted karmic actions where present suffering ripens into future suffering, where present happiness ripens into
future suffering, where present suffering ripens into future happiness, and where present happiness ripens into future
happiness.

“What is the adopted karmic action where present suffering ripens into future suffering? It is an adopted karmic
action that is scorned by wise mendicants and brahmins. It is to adopt the ten unvirtuous courses of action, which are
adopted out of fierce desire, anger, and delusion, such that the suffering of poverty is also adopted. It is something
that the wise must scorn in terms of this life, and not
wish for in a future ripening. This adopted karmic action entails suffering in the present and also as it ripens in the
future.

“What is the adopted karmic action where present happiness ripens into future suffering? It is to adopt the ten
unvirtuous courses of action due to fierce desire, anger, and delusion, or because of an Almighty. In this life it may be
classified as pleasant, and childish beings will praise it. However, the wise will scorn it as in the future it brings
unwanted consequences and turns into suffering. This adopted karmic action that is praised by childish beings and scorned
by the wise is pleasant in the present but painful in the future.

“What is the adopted karmic action where present suffering ripens into future happiness? It is to adopt the ten
virtuous courses of action while still being immersed in the experience of actions due to involvement with fierce desire,
anger, and delusion. For example, while overcome by the experience of poverty, one still adopts a proper outlook. The
learned ones will embrace this situation, enduring suffering and what is unpleasant, while adopting all that is virtuous,
including the noble Dharma. This is the adopted karmic action where present suffering ripens into future happiness.

“What is the adopted karmic action where present happiness ripens into future happiness? It is to adopt a proper
mindset based on having few desires, little anger, and little delusion, combined with a bright intelligence. One adopts
the path of the ten virtues and enjoys perfect circumstances, yet one is not under the influence of an Almighty, or
haughtiness, but one is grounded in virtue. Already in this life one will be happy and experience pleasant circumstances, while being praised by the learned. In the future
as well one’s experience will be desirable, beautiful, and pleasant. This is the adopted karmic action where one is happy
in this life and the future ripening is pleasant as well.

“To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing adopted
actions, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about
the knowledge of adopted actions, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of
inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of adopted actions. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those
causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
adopted actions. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up
until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of adopted actions, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of adopted actions. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation
as related to knowledge of adopted actions. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of adopted actions. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of adopted actions, he can respond for an
eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible.
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of adopted actions. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of adopted actions. Whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of adopted actions, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible
eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of abodes. Householder, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands them in this way: ‘This action will ripen among the beings in hell. This action will
ripen among the beings in the animal realm. This action
will ripen in the realm of the Lord of Death. This action will ripen in the demigod realm. This action will ripen in the
realm of humans. This action will ripen in the Heaven of the Four Great Kings. This action will ripen in the Heaven of the
Thirty-Three. This action will ripen in the Heaven Free from Strife. This action will ripen in the Heaven of Joy. This
action will ripen in the Heaven of Delighting in Emanations. This action will ripen in the Heaven of Making Use of Others’
Emanations. This action will ripen in the Abode of Brahmā. These actions will ripen in the Brahmā Realm, the Heaven of the
High Priests of Brahmā, and the Heaven of Great Brahmā, respectively. These actions will ripen in the Heaven of Light, the
Heaven of Limited Light, the Heaven of Limitless Light, and the Luminous Heaven, respectively. These actions will ripen in
the Heaven of Virtue, the Heaven of Limited Virtue, the Heaven of Limitless Virtue, and the Heaven of Perfected Virtue,
respectively. These actions will ripen in the Greater Heaven, the Heaven of Lesser Greatness, the Heaven of Limitless
Greatness, and the Heaven of Great Fruition, respectively. These actions will ripen in the Unlofty Heaven, the Heaven of
No Hardship, the Sublime Heaven, the Gorgeous Heaven, and the Highest Heaven, respectively. This action will ripen in the
abode of no notion. These actions will ripen in the abodes of the sphere of limitless space, the sphere of limitless
consciousness, the sphere of nothing whatsoever, and the sphere of neither notion nor no notion, respectively. This action
will ripen within the abodes of saṃsāra. This action will ripen in the abode of those who enter nirvāṇa.’ Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of abodes. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of abodes, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of abodes. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes
and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of abodes. The
Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he
considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of abodes, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until … he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of abodes. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of
an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He
has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of abodes. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of abodes. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of abodes, he can respond for an eon, and
so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of abodes. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and
actualizes the knowledge of abodes. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or
whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of abodes, he can respond for an eon, and so forth,
up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of causes. Householder,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the causes, conditions, and reasons that actualize the ripening of karma for
beings to be born in hell. Likewise, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the causes, conditions, and reasons that
actualize the ripening of karma for beings to be born in the animal realm, the realm of the Lord of Death, the demigod
realm, the human realm, the Heaven of the Four Great Kings, the Heaven of the Thirty-Three, the Heaven Free from Strife,
the Heaven of Joy, the Heaven of Delighting in Emanations, the Heaven of Making Use of Others’ Emanations, the Brahmā
Realm, the Heaven of the High Priests of Brahmā, the Heaven of the Retinue of Brahmā, the Heaven of Great Brahmā, the
Heaven of Light, the Heaven of Limited Light, the Heaven of Limitless Light, and the Luminous Heaven, the Heaven of
Virtue, the Heaven of Limited Virtue, the Heaven of Limitless Virtue, and the Heaven of Perfected Virtue, the Greater
Heaven, the Heaven of Lesser Greatness, the Heaven of Limitless Greatness, and the Heaven of Great Fruition, the Unlofty
Heaven, the Heaven of No Hardship, the Sublime Heaven, the Gorgeous Heaven, and the Highest Heaven, and the abode of
beings without notions, respectively. The Thus-Gone One
correctly understands the causes, conditions, and reasons that actualize the ripening of karma. Householder, this is how
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of causes. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
causes, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the causes of beings. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
causes. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until …
whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of causes, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until … he will
enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of causes. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of
an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He
has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of causes. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of causes. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of causes, he can respond for an
inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of causes. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of causes. This is so whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he
contemplates deliverance. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of causes. Householder, when the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of causes, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an
inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple
with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of ripening. Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands: ‘This ripening of karma will unfold among the beings in hell. This
ripening of karma will unfold in the animal realm. This ripening of karma will unfold in the realm of the Lord of Death,
and so forth, up until…. This ripening of karma will unfold in the sphere of neither notion nor no notion.’ The
Thus-Gone One also correctly understands: ‘Such ripening of karma will not unfold. That karma has no creator. That
ripening of karma will not be experienced.’ Householder,
this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of ripening. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of ripening, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons,
since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of ripening. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this
way. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands that knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of ripening is acquired from accumulating roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas.
Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of ripening. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding,
whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of ripening, he can respond for
an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible.
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of ripening. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of
an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He
has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of ripening. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of ripening. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of ripening, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an
inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple
with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of ripening. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of ripening. This is so whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. Householder, this is how the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of ripening.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of
ripening, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his
eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

Knowledge of the Paths That Lead to All Destinations

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the paths that lead to
all destinations. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands: ‘This journey will lead to birth in
the realm of the Lord of Death. This journey will lead to birth in the realm of the demigods. This journey will lead to
birth in the human realm, and so forth, up until….
This journey will lead to birth in the sphere of neither notion nor no notion. This journey will lead to birth as a god.
This person will be born as a human.’ Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
the paths that lead to all destinations. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the paths that lead to all
destinations, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his
eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. Householder, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it in this way. He has gained knowledge of the origin, having accumulated
roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations, he
can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. Householder, he correctly understands those causes and conditions
that accomplish the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the paths that lead
to all destinations. This is so whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he
contemplates deliverance. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all destinations. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the paths that lead to all
destinations, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

Knowledge of the Several Elements

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the several elements.

“Householder, in this regard, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the eye element. He
correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye element,
the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the eye element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the eye element.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the form element, the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the form element, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the
form element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the form element.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the eye consciousness element, the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the eye consciousness element.

“In the same way, he correctly understands the knowledge of the ear element, the sound element, and the ear
consciousness element; the nose element, the smell element, and the nose consciousness element; the tongue element, the
taste element, and the tongue consciousness element; and the body element, the texture element, and the body consciousness
element.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the mind element, the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind element, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the
mind element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the mind element.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the mental object element, the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mental object element, the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the mental object element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of
the mental object element.

“He correctly understands the knowledge of the mind consciousness element, the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element, the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the mind consciousness element.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the eye element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The eye is the ripening of subtle matter derived from
the primary elements conjoined with mind. Within the eye, forms are perceived. Forms obstruct the eye, and it obstructs
forms. The eye has seen, it sees, and it will see forms. In order to perceive form, the eye is always undifferentiated.
The eye is also included within the eighteen elements as the eye element. Among the twelve sense sources it is the eye
sense source. Among the twenty-two faculties it is the eye faculty. That is the eye. It is the eye element; it is the eye
sense source; it is the eye faculty. It is a gateway. It
is white. It is a stream, a lake, an ocean. It is an expanse. It is light. It is a water source. It is a leader. It is a
guide. It is a foundation. It is internal. It is secret. It is a field. It is not transcendent. It is the vessel of the
demons. It engages with the entities of the self. It enters the empty city. It is to be known in full. It is to be known
completely. It is to be abandoned. It is known as the eye element. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be
skillful about this is called knowing the eye element, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the eye element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Householder, you may
wonder why that is. It is because in his wisdom the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless sphere of reality. In this way the
Thus-Gone One possesses inexhaustible eloquence when asked about the knowledge of the eye element. Householder, therefore,
with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands that knowledge of the origin as related
to knowledge of the eye element is acquired from accumulating roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the eye element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence,
and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of the eye element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth,
up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the eye element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the eye element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the eye element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
the eye element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since
his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the eye element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the eye element. Whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the eye element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the form element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the color and shape of form in this way: It consists of beautiful
colors, ugly colors, fine shapes, coarse shapes, beautiful hues, ugly hues, shades that are ugly, shades that are fine,
black colors, and yellow, whitish, red, white, vermillion, and crystal colors. It consists of shapes that are squares,
hexagons, octagons, hexadecagons, and triangles; low, tall, even, and uneven; as well as colors that are shady, sunny,
cloudy, cloudless, smoky, dusty, illusive, illusory, bright, dark, and distinctive. Such is the form element. To know,
see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the form element,
and that is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the form element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the form element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the form element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the form element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas.
Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the form element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct
understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the form
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his
eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the form element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the form element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the form element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
the form element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the form element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the form element, whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether
he contemplates deliverance. That is known as knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the form element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One
is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the form element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the eye consciousness
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. The eye consciousness manifests based on the
eye and form. When the features of cognized entities manifest, the eye consciousness does not arise from within the eye.
It also does not appear from the outer forms. Although it apprehends in between, it does not abide there either.
Nevertheless, based on the eye and form, the eye consciousness does manifest. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the eye consciousness element, he can respond for an
eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye
consciousness element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly
understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye
consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder,
moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct
understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the eye
consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons.
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the eye consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element. Moreover,
he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
it in this way. He correctly understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the
knowledge of the eye consciousness element. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings,
or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the eye consciousness element, he can respond for
an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the ear element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The ear is the ripening of subtle matter derived from
the primary elements conjoined with mind. Within the ear, sounds are perceived. The ear is obstructed by sounds, and it
obstructs sounds. The ear has heard, it hears, and it will hear sounds. In order to perceive sounds, the ear is always
undifferentiated. The ear is also included within the eighteen elements as the ear element. Among the twelve sense sources
it is the ear sense source. Among the twenty-two faculties it is the ear faculty. That is the ear. It is the ear element;
it is the ear sense source; it is the ear faculty. It is a gateway. It is white. It is a stream, a lake, an ocean. It is
an expanse. It is light. It is a water source. It is a
leader. It is a guide. It is internal. It is secret. It is a field. It is a foundation. It is not transcendent. It is the
vessel of the demons. It enters the empty city. It engages with the entities of the self. It is to be known in full. It is
to be known completely. It is to be abandoned. It is known as the ear element. To know, see, perceive, realize,
understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the ear element, and that is how the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the ear element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the ear element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas.
Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of
the origin as related to knowledge of the ear element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct
understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the ear element. Householder, in this regard the Thus-Gone One accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable
number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this
is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the ear element. When
the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the ear element, he can respond for
an eon, and so forth, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the ear element. Whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the ear element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth up, until an inexpressible number of inexpressible
eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the sound element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
sound element which is entirely dependent on the main elements. He knows it in this way: It consists of pleasant sounds,
unpleasant sounds, prolonged pleasant sounds, abrupt pleasant sounds, beautiful sounds, awful sounds, sounds that should
be heard, delightful sounds, disagreeable sounds, offensive sounds, the sounds of a conch, the sounds of a drum, the
sounds of a hand drum, the sounds of a gong, the murmur of a stream, sounds that cause understanding, the sound of fire,
the sound of water, the sound of wind, claps of thunder, the sound of lightning, the sound of hailstorms, as well as all
other sounds of the main elements, whether embraced by the mind or not. Such is the sound element. To know, see, perceive,
realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the sound element, and that is how
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the sound element, he
can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the sound element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands how
to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the sound element, having
accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the sound element. The Thus-Gone
One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers
opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the sound element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the sound element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the sound element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the sound element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the sound element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the sound element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the sound element. Whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the sound element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the ear consciousness
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. Based on the ear and sound, the ear
consciousness manifests. When the features of cognized entities manifest, the ear consciousness does not appear from
within the ear. It also does not appear from the outer sounds and neither is it maintained somewhere in between.
Nevertheless, due to their combination, the ear consciousness does manifest. It is beyond coming and going. It is empty
and without essence. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing
the ear consciousness element. This is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One
is asked about the knowledge of the ear consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an
inexpressible number of inexpressible eons. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the
presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following
manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the ear consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element. Moreover,
he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the ear consciousness element.
Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the ear consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the nose element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The nose is the ripening of subtle matter derived
from the primary elements conjoined with mind. Within the nose, smells are perceived. The nose is obstructed by smells,
and it obstructs smells. The nose has smelled, it smells, and it will smell. In order to perceive smells, the nose is
undifferentiated. The nose is also included within the eighteen elements as the nose element. Among the twelve sense
sources it is the nose sense source. Among the twenty-two faculties it is the nose faculty. It is the nose; it is the nose
element; it is the nose sense source. It is the nose faculty. It is a gateway. It is white. It is a stream, a lake, an
ocean. It is an expanse. It is light. It is secret. It is a water source. It is a leader. It is a guide. It is a field. It
is a foundation. It is an entity. It is internal. It is secret. It is not transcendent. It is the vessel of the demons. It
enters the empty city. It is to be known in full. It is to be known completely. It is to be abandoned. It is known as the
nose element. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the nose
element. That is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the nose element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is
inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the nose element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One has gained knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
the nose element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions
that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the nose element. The
Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he
considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the nose element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of
inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the nose element. Householder, in this regard the Thus-Gone One accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable
number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this
is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the nose element.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until….
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the nose element. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or
whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the
nose element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the smell element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the object of the nose in this way: It consists of pleasant smells,
unpleasant smells, desirable smells, sweet smells, awful smells, agreeable smells, disagreeable smells, enjoyable smells,
displeasing smalls, delightful smells, offensive smells, fine smells, rough smells, as well as all other smells found in
the environment, such as the smells of roots, kernels, hollow plants, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. All of
these are known as the smell element. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the smell element.
That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the smell
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the smell element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One has gained knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
the smell element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the smell element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he
considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the smell element, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the smell element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the smell element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the smell element. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the smell element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will
enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the smell element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the smell element. Moreover, the Thus-Gone
One … and so forth, up to … Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or
whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the smell element, he can respond for an eon, and
so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the nose consciousness
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. Based on the nose and smell, the nose
consciousness manifests. When the features of cognized entities manifest, the nose consciousness does not arise within the
nose. It also does not appear from the outer smells and neither is it maintained somewhere in between. It is beyond coming
and going. It is empty and without essence. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is
called knowing the nose consciousness element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
the nose consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin
as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless
blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the nose consciousness element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the nose consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element. Moreover,
he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the nose
consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the nose consciousness element.
Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the nose consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the tongue element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The tongue is the ripening of subtle matter derived
from the primary elements conjoined with mind. On the sense source of the tongue, tastes are perceived. The tongue is
obstructed by taste, but it also obstructs taste. The tongue has tasted, it tastes, and it will taste. In order to
perceive taste, the tongue is always undifferentiated. The tongue is also included within the eighteen elements as the
tongue element. Among the twelve sense sources it is the tongue sense source. Among the twenty-two faculties it is the
tongue faculty. It is the tongue; it is the tongue element; it is the tongue sense source. It is the tongue faculty. It is a gateway. It is white. It is a stream, a lake, an
ocean. It is an expanse. It is light. It is a water source. It is a leader. It is a guide. It is a field. It is an entity.
It is internal. It is secret. It is not transcendent. It is the vessel of the demons. It engages with the entities of the
self. It enters the empty city. It is to be known in full. It is to be known completely. It is to be abandoned. That is
what is known as the tongue element. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called
knowing the tongue element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the tongue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the tongue element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the tongue element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of
limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He
correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the tongue element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the tongue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the tongue element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from the ocean of suffering and established them in
happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue element. Moreover, he knows it to be
primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the tongue element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the tongue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the tongue element. Whether he
contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as
related to knowledge of the tongue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, since his eloquence is inexhaustible.
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the taste element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
sense object of the tongue element in this way: It consists of pleasant tastes, unpleasant tastes, desirable tastes,
undesirable tastes, sweet tastes, awful tastes, agreeable tastes, disagreeable tastes, delightful tastes, offensive
tastes, fine tastes, repulsive tastes, as well as tastes that are bitter, hot, sour, sweet, salty, astringent, and saline.
The taste element also consists of tastes that are found in the environment: roots, kernels, hollow plants, bark, stems,
leaves, flowers, and fruits. That is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the taste element. When the Thus-Gone One
is asked about the knowledge of the taste element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the taste element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the taste element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the causes and conditions that accomplish
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the taste element. The Thus-Gone One has a
correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge
of the origin as related to knowledge of the taste element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the taste element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the taste element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the taste element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the taste element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons,
since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the taste element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the taste element, whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the taste element, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the tongue
consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. Based on the tongue and taste,
the tongue consciousness manifests. When the features of cognized entities manifest, the tongue consciousness does not
arise within the inner tongue. It also does not come from the external tastes and neither is it maintained somewhere in
between. It is beyond coming and going. It is empty and without essence. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and
be skillful about this is called knowing the tongue consciousness element. This is what the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the tongue consciousness element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. He correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless
blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the tongue consciousness element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until….
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the tongue consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element.
Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about
the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the path that leads
to cessation as related to the tongue consciousness element. This is so whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he
contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the tongue consciousness element, he can respond for an eon,
and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the body element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The body is the ripening of subtle matter derived
from the primary elements conjoined with mind. It perceives texture, and obstructs texture. The body obstructs texture,
and it is also obstructed by texture. The body has touched, touches, and will touch. In order to perceive texture, the
body is always undifferentiated. The body is also included within the eighteen elements as the body element. Among the
twelve sense sources it is the body sense source. Among the twenty-two faculties it is the body faculty. It is the body.
It is the body element; it is the body sense source; it is the body faculty. It is a gateway. It is white. It is a stream,
a lake, an ocean. It is an expanse. It is light. It is a water source. It is a leader. It is a guide. It is a field. It is
a basis. It is an entity. It is internal. It is secret. It is not transcendent. It is the vessel of the demons. It engages
with the entities of the self. It enters the empty city. It is to be known in full. It is to be known completely. It is to
be abandoned. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the body
element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the body element, he can respond for an
eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the body element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. He correctly understands how to accomplish knowledge of the origin as related
to knowledge of the body element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas.
Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those
causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the
body element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up
until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the body element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the body element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the body element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the body element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of
the body element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the body element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the body element, whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the body element, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the texture element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the sense object of the body element in this way: It consists of
visual tactility, auditory tactility, olfactory tactility, gustatory tactility, cutaneous tactility, and mental tactility.
It also consists of texture that is pleasant, texture that is painful, texture that is neither pleasant nor painful,
texture that is polluted, texture that is unpolluted, texture that is worldly, and texture that is beyond the world. Such
is the texture element. To know, and so forth, up until … and be skillful about this is called knowing the
texture element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of the texture element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will
enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the texture element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One
correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the
texture element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover,
the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions
that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the texture element. The
Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he
considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the texture element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will
enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the texture element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the texture element. Moreover, he knows it to be
primordially unborn. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the texture element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the texture element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and
actualizes the knowledge of the texture element, whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates
shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the texture element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the body consciousness
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. Based on the body and texture, the body
consciousness manifests. As it arises, the body consciousness does not arise within the inner body. It also does not
appear from the outer objects of touch, and neither does it dwell somewhere in between. Nevertheless, it does arise due to
their combination. It is beyond coming and going. It is empty and without essence. To know, and so forth, up until …
and be skillful about this is called knowing the body consciousness element. That is what the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands.

“Likewise, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin
as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless
blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the body consciousness element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the body consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness, and so forth, up until … and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. To
know, see, and so forth, up until … and be skillful about this is called knowing the body consciousness
element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth,
up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the body consciousness element,
whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When
the Thus-Gone One is asked about his knowledge of the path
that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the body consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the mind element.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The mind element is the mind that arises as soon as
the six collections of consciousness have manifested. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about
this is called knowing the mind element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When
the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the mind element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. He correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the mind element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas.
Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those
causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the
mind element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up
until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the mind element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the mind element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as
related to knowledge of the mind element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the mind element, he can respond for an
eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the mind element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge
of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the mind element, whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the mind element, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the mental object
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the sense object of the mind element in this way. That which is called ‘the mental object element’ is the
object of the six collections of consciousness. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One fully understands all mental
object elements. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the
mental object element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the mental object element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until….
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mental object element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mental object element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the
presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following
manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mental object element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding,
whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mental object element,
he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the mental object element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of
beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of
cessation as related to knowledge of the mental object element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. To know,
see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as related to
knowledge of the mental object element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the mental object element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the mental object element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the mental object element. Whether
he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as
related to knowledge of the mental object element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the mind consciousness
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. That which is called ‘the mind consciousness
element’ is that which evaluates and examines as soon as the mind moves toward an object. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called
knowing the mind consciousness element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the mind consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the
presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this in the
following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct
understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the mind
consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the mind consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. To know, see,
perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as related to knowledge of
the mind consciousness element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone
One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element, he can respond
for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands
the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the mind consciousness element.
Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the mind consciousness element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, in this way the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the several elements. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the several elements, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible
number of inexpressible eons, since his eloquence is inexhaustible. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

Knowledge of the Various Elements

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the various elements.

“Householder, in this regard, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the desire element. He correctly
understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the desire element, the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the desire element, and the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the desire element.

“In the same way he correctly understands the elements of ill will, malice, emancipation, absence of ill will,
absence of malice, wrong view, the past, the future, the present, virtue, non-virtue, neutrality, the defiled, the
undefiled, the worldly, the simple, the noble, the ignoble, the world, the transcendent, the conditioned, and the
unconditioned. He correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
these elements, the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of these elements, and the knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of these elements.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the desire element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is thoroughly afflicted by the thirty-six
engagements of craving. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called
knowing the desire element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the
desire element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until an inexpressible number of inexpressible eons, since his
eloquence is inexhaustible. Householder, you may wonder why that is. It is because the Thus-Gone One knows the matchless
sphere of reality so well. The Thus-Gone One who knows this possesses inexhaustible eloquence when asked about the
knowledge of the desire element. Householder, therefore, with his unimpeded wisdom vision he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the desire element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. He has gained knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the desire
element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that
accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the desire element. The Thus-Gone
One has a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers
opposition. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to the
desire element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the desire element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the desire element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. To know, see, perceive,
realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as related to knowledge of the
desire element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about
the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the desire element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the desire element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this
way. He correctly understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of
the desire element. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he
contemplates deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of
the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the desire element, his eloquence is inexhaustible, and so
forth, up to…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the ill will element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is thoroughly afflicted by the nine vindictive
attitudes. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the ill
will element. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the ill will element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the ill will element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the ill will element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the ill will element, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the ill will element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished
the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away
their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in
happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the ill will element. Moreover, he knows it to be
primordially unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the ill will element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related
to knowledge of the ill will element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the ill will
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the ill will element, whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the ill will element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the malice element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is thoroughly afflicted by the sixty-two views.
Householder, that is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the malice element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about
the knowledge of the malice element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the malice element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the malice element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the malice element. The Thus-Gone One has a
correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
the malice element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the malice element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the malice element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the malice element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge
of the malice element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the malice element. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of
cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the malice element, whether he contemplates
insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the malice element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the emancipation
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is not thoroughly afflicted by the
thirty-six engagements with existence. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the emancipation element, he
can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the emancipation element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the emancipation element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence
of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner.
He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the emancipation element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct understanding, whether he considers
impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand,
and be skillful about this is called knowing the origin as related to knowledge of
the emancipation element. That is what the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the emancipation element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the emancipation element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the emancipation element. Moreover, he
knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, that is called knowing the origin as
related to knowledge of the emancipation element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the emancipation element, he
can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood
courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the emancipation element. Householder, in this regard the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands the knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the emancipation
element. Whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates
deliverance, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. This is called knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the emancipation element, and that is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the emancipation element, he can
respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the absence of ill will
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is not thoroughly afflicted by the nine
vindictive attitudes. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing
the absence of ill will element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone
One is asked about the knowledge of the absence of ill will element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the
presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following
manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element. The Thus-Gone One has a correct
understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be
skillful about this is called knowing the origin as related to knowledge of the
absence of ill will element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One
is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the absence of ill will element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He
accomplished the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and
cleared away their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established
them in happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element.
Moreover, he knows it to be primordially unborn. Householder, in this way the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about
the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element, he can respond for an eon, and so
forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the absence of
ill will element, whether he contemplates insipidity, or
whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, is called knowledge of the path
that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element. That is what the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the absence of ill will element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the absence of malice
element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands this element that is not thoroughly afflicted by the
sixty-two views. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the
absence of malice element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is
asked about the knowledge of the absence of malice element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until….
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard. As for the origin,
cessation, and the path, they are as previously taught.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of wrong view.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands wrong view as being wrong view. Whenever anyone should claim this to
be otherwise, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of wrong view, and so forth, up until….
Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of wrong view.
Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of wrong view, having accumulated roots of
virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in
the following manner. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the
origin as related to knowledge of wrong view. Whether he considers impermanence … and
so forth, all the way.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the past element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One knows the past element as that element that has arisen, has come into being, has been
formed, has emerged, and has occurred. It occurred in the past, happened exclusively in the past, and was contained in the
past. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the past element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the past element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. He has gained knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the past
element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed buddhas. Householder, moreover, the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that
accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the past element. Whether he considers impermanence … and so forth, all
the way.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the future element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One knows the future element as that element that has not yet arisen, not yet appeared, not yet
come into being, not yet been formed, not yet emerged, and not yet occurred. It occurs in the future, is a future
continuity, happens exclusively in the future, is contained in the future, and continues in the future. As for the origin, cessation, and the path, they are as previously taught.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the present element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One knows the present element as that element that arises, appears, comes into being, is
formed, emerges, and occurs in the present. It occurs in the present moment as an unbroken present continuity. That is
what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the present element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the present element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the present element. The Thus-Gone One has a
correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition. To
know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the present element. That is what the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the present element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will
enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard. As for cessation and the path, they are as previously taught.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the virtue element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it as the element that embodies the path of the ten virtuous actions.
To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the virtue
element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the
knowledge of the virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the virtue element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the virtue element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly understands those causes and conditions that accomplish
knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the virtue element. The Thus-Gone One has a
correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition.
When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of
the virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the virtue element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the virtue element. Moreover, he knows it to be primordially
unborn. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as
related to knowledge of the virtue element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the virtue element, he can respond for
an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the virtue element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the virtue element, whether he
contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates
shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. That is known as knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the virtue element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this
temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the non-virtue element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it as the element that embodies the path of the ten unvirtuous
actions. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the
non-virtue element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of the non-virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the non-virtue element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the non-virtue element. The Thus-Gone One has
a correct understanding, whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers opposition.
To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the origin as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. That is what the
Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the non-virtue element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished
the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away
their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in
happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. Moreover, he knows it to
be primordially unborn. To know, see, perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called
knowing cessation as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. That is what the Thus-Gone
One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the
non-virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with
its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the non-virtue element, whether he contemplates insipidity, or whether he
contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. That is known as knowledge of the path that
leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the non-virtue element. That is what the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related
to knowledge of the non-virtue element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the neutrality element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it as the element that produces karmic ripening. He correctly
understands it as the element that is experienced, or experienced in a disagreeable manner, and that changes with the
passing of time or through certain acts. To know, see, … and be skillful about this is called knowing the
neutrality element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked
about the knowledge of the neutrality element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the neutrality element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the neutrality element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Whether he considers impermanence, and so forth,
up until … whether he considers opposition, that is known as knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the neutrality element. That is what the Thus-Gone One
correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the neutrality element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the neutrality element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished
the welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away
their darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in
happiness. That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the neutrality element. Moreover, he knows it to
be primordially unborn. To know, see, … and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as related to
knowledge of the neutrality element. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as
related to knowledge of the neutrality element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he
will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the neutrality element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the neutrality element, whether he
contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance. When the
Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to knowledge of the neutrality
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up
until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the defiled element.
Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the element that possesses the defilement of desire. He correctly
understands the element that possesses the defilement of existence. He correctly understands the element that possesses
the defilement of views. He correctly understands the element that possesses the defilement of ignorance. To know, see,
perceive, realize, understand, and be skillful about this is called knowing the defiled element. That
is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the defiled
element, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its
sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the origin as related to knowledge of the defiled element. Householder, this is how the Thus-Gone One correctly
understands it. The Thus-Gone One correctly understands how to gain knowledge of the origin as
related to knowledge of the defiled element, having accumulated roots of virtue in the presence of limitless blessed
buddhas. Householder, moreover, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in the following manner. He correctly
understands those causes and conditions that accomplish knowledge of the origin as related to
knowledge of the defiled element. Whether he considers impermanence, and so forth, up until … whether he considers
opposition, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When
the Thus-Gone One is asked about this, he can respond for an eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy
this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of cessation as related to
knowledge of the defiled element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands it in this way. He accomplished the
welfare of an immeasurable number of beings and refrained from harming them. He illuminated them and cleared away their
darkness. He has freed innumerable beings from suffering and established them in happiness.
That is the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the defiled element. Moreover, he knows it to be
primordially unborn. To know, see, … and be skillful about this is called knowing cessation as related to
knowledge of the defiled element. That is what the Thus-Gone One correctly understands. When the Thus-Gone
One is asked about the knowledge of cessation as related to knowledge of the defiled element, he can respond for an eon,
and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.

“Householder, you may wonder how the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the knowledge of the path that leads to
cessation as related to knowledge of the defiled element. Householder, the Thus-Gone One correctly understands the
knowledge of cessation by which he knows, understands, and actualizes the knowledge of the defiled element. Whether he
contemplates insipidity, or whether he contemplates shortcomings, or whether he contemplates deliverance, he correctly
understands. When the Thus-Gone One is asked about the knowledge of the path that leads to cessation as related to
knowledge of the defiled element, he can respond for an
eon, and so forth, up until…. Therefore, he will enjoy this temple with its sandalwood courtyard.