73(3)One Who Dwells in the Dhamma(1)
Then a certain bhikkhu approached the Blessed One,
paid homage to him,sat down to one side,
and said:
"It is said,Bhante,'one who dwells in the Dhamma,one who dwells in the Dhamma.
Dhammavihari.The compound might also have been rendered“one who lives by the Dhamma.”
In what way is a bhikkhu one who dwells in the Dhamma?"
(1)"Here,bhikkhu,a bhikkhu learns the Dhamma:the dis-
courses,mixed prose and verse,expositions,verses;inspired
utterances,quotations,birth stories,amazing accounts,and
questions-and-answers.
He passes the day in learning the
Dhamma but neglects seclusion and does not devote himself
to internal serenity of mind.
This is called
a bhikkhu who is
absorbed in learning,not one who dwells in the Dhamma.[87]
(2)"Again,a bhikkhu teaches the Dhamma to others in detail
as he has heard and learned it.
He passes the day communicating the Dhamma
I read with Ce dhammasannattiya here and sannattibahulo just below,as against Be and Ee dhammapannattiyā and pannattibahulo respectively.but neglects seclusion and does not devote
himself to internal serenity of mind.
This is called
a bhikkhu
who is absorbed in communication,not one who dwells in the
Dhamma.
(3)"Again,a bhikkhu recites the Dhamma in detail as he has heard it and learned it.
He passes the day in recitation but neglects seclusion and does not devote himself to internal serenity of mind.
This is called
a bhikkhu who is absorbed in recitation,not one who dwells in the Dhamma.
(4)"Again,a bhikkhu ponders,examines,and mentally inspects the Dhamma as he has heard it and learned it.
He passes the day in thinking about the Dhamma but neglects seclusion and does not devote himself to internal serenity of mind.
This is called
a bhikkhu who is absorbed in thought,not one who dwells in the Dhamma.
(5)"Here,a bhikkhu learns the Dhamma—the discourses,mixed prose and verse,expositions,verses,inspired utterances,quotations,birth stories,amazing accounts,and questions-and-answers—
but he does not pass the day [solely]in learning the Dhamma.He does not neglect seclusion but devotes himself to internal serenity of mind.
Anuyunjatiajjhattamcetosamatham.Mp:“He pursues and developsmental concentration within himself;he is intent onand devotedto a serenity meditation subject”(niyakajjhatle cittasamadhimiasevati bhaveti,samathakammatthane yutfappayutto hoti)
It is in this way that a bhikkhu is one who dwells in the Dhamma.
"Thus,bhikkhu,I have taught the one absorbed in learning,the one absorbed in communication,the one absorbed in recitation,the one absorbed in thought,and the one who dwells in the Dhamma.
Whatever should be done by a compassionate teacher out of compassion for his disciples,seeking their welfare,that I have done for you.
These are the feet of trees,these are empty huts.
Meditate,bhikkhu,do not be heedless.Do not have cause to regret it later.
This is our instruction to you."[88]