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Mahaparinibbanasuttam (DN 16) - Ancient Buddhist Texts

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The Third Chapter for Recitation - 141<br />

Yathā pi kumbhakārassa kataṁ mattikabhājanaṁ<br />

Like an earthen vessel made by a potter<br />

Khuddakañ-ca mahantañ-ca yañ-ca pakkaṁ yañ-ca āmakaṁ<br />

Small and great, that which is baked and unbaked,<br />

Sabbaṁ bhedapariyantaṁ evaṁ maccāna’ jīvitaṁ.”<br />

All end in breakage, just so life (ends) in death.”<br />

Athāparaṁ etad-avoca Satthā:]<br />

Then the Teacher, said something more:]<br />

“Paripakko vayo mayhaṁ parittaṁ mama jīvitaṁ,<br />

“Well-matured, decayed, with little of my life remaining,<br />

Pahāya vo gamissāmi kataṁ me sar a ṇam-attano.<br />

Having abandoned (rebirth) I will go, having made myself a refuge.<br />

Appamattā satīmanto susīlā hotha bhikkhavo,<br />

Be heedful, mindful, and virtuous, monks,<br />

Susamāhitasaṅkappā sacittam-anurakkhatha.<br />

With well-reasoned thoughts, protect your minds.<br />

Yo imasmiṁ Dhammavinaye appamatto vihassati,<br />

Whoever in this Teaching and Discipline will live heedful, <strong>16</strong>6<br />

Pahāya jātisaṁsāraṁ dukkhassantaṁ karissatī.” ti<br />

Having given up the round of rebirths, he will put an end to suffering.”<br />

Tatiyabhāṇavāraṁ.<br />

The Third Chapter for Recital (is Finished).<br />

<strong>16</strong>6 Dhammavinaya is the original name for theory and practice taught by the Buddha.

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