Middle Nikaya Majjhima Nikaya

32. University of Cowherd (Mahagopalaka Sutta).

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Thus have I heard.
One time Bhagavan at Savatthi (Xa-defense), Jetavana (America-did), his garden Anathapindika (Anathapindika). In here, Bhagavan called the monks:
- Hey monks.
- Ladies and yes, lord.
The monks did Bhagavan replied yes. Bhagavan preached as follows:
- Hey monks, if not complete the eleven virtues, a cowboy can not shepherd the cows, making the cows can not be flourishing. What are the eleven? Here, monks, a cowboy does not know color, fall (distinguish) the generals, not abandon flea eggs, no wound, no bacon, no know where water can wade through, do not know where drinking water, do not know the road, no ingenuity to place the cows can graze, who milked until dried up, who do not pay attention, no special care old bulls and leader. The monks, who do not fully Cowherd eleven such virtue, can not shepherd the cows, making the cows can not be flourishing.
Also, the monks, monks do not fully eleven measures, can not grow, increasing prosperity, success and fulfillment in France this law. What are the eleven? Here, monks, monks do not know color, fall (distinguish) the generals, not abandon flea eggs, no wound, no bacon, no know where water can wade through, do not know where drinking water, do not know the road, no ingenuity to place the cows can graze, who milked until dried, for the Venerable elders were ordained long day , honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, no respect, especially respect.
Chu monks, how are monks do not know the identity? Here, monks, monks, for material not realistic to know all kinds of four contemporary colors and color by the four constituent. Thus, the monks, monks do not know the identity.
Chu monks, the monks how artless (distinguish) the Minister? Here, monks, monks are not as fools and truly know that person's business minister, who now minister's position and that person. Thus, the monks, monks artless (distinguish) the minister.
Chu monks, how are monks not abolish flea eggs? Here, monks, monks reach sexual life arises use, not abandon, no ducking, no end, no make not exist ,. Life brethren arises use golf range ... its life expectancy harm its reach, arises ... the evil, immoral law arises, not abandon, no ducking, no end, no make that does not exist. Thus, the monks, the monks do not abolish flea eggs.
And the monks, the monks how not bandage it? Here, monks, monks, when the eye sees color, holding general minister, holds own generals. What causes the eyes do not be tamed, that craving, bi, evil, immoral law arises; Monks not cause her self-control, not upholding the eyes, does not practice the eye holder. When the ear heard ... nose ... tongue tasting smelling incense ... dear emotion ... the awareness of the law, he held general minister, holds its own minister. What causes that basis is not tame, that craving, bi, evil, immoral law arises; Monks did not overpower reason, not upholding the base, not the practice of upholding the apartment. Thus, the monks, the monks do not wound.
And the monks, the monks how not smoked? Here, monks, monks no widely preached to others about his dharma be heard, get life over. Thus, the monks, the monks not smoked.
And this, monks, how the monks did not know where the water can wade through? Here, monks, monks sometimes have to meet the monks multicultural traditions handed the texts, the French prime grade, maintain law, maintain Matika (the summary), but do not ask , he did not answer, "Venerable Sir, this is how? What is the meaning of this?" The venerable ranks did not make manifest what is not manifest, does not make clear what is not clear, and for questions about the Dharma, he does not get rid of doubts. Thus, the monks, the monks do not know where you can wade through the water.
And monks monks, how is unknown monks drinking spot? Here, monks, monks, while French and Law declared by the Tathagata taught theory, not attaining that credit life, credit life measures, not attaining the joy related to France. Thus, the monks, the monks do not know where their drinking water.
And the monks, the monks how not know about the road? Here, monks, monks are not very known as the Eight Noble Path sector. Thus, the monks, the monks do not know the way.
And the monks, the monks how deftly not to place cows can eat grass? Here, monks, monks are not realistic to know about four foundations of mindfulness. Thus the monks, the monks do not deft with the site can graze cows.
And the monks, the monks how to milk dried up? Here, monks, when the home position because faith offering items such as robes, alms food, couch, pharmaceutical treatments, monks do not know just received for being enough. Thus, the monks, the monks milking until dry.
And the monks, how are monks, those Venerable elders were ordained long, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, no reverence, respect special importance? Here, monks, against Ven, elders were ordained long, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, without loving yourself from now on they, front and back, no loving from industrial exports for they, in front and behind him, did not mean full of compassion for now they, in front and behind. Thus, the monks, the monks for the Venerable, elders were ordained long, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, no reverence, respect special importance.
This monks, monks do not complete these eleven practices, it can not grow, increasing prosperity, success and fulfillment in France this law.
This Monks, full cowboy eleven virtues can shepherd the cows, making the cows become flourishing. What are the eleven? Here, monks, sharp cowboy knows, skillfully (distinguish) the minister, rid flea eggs, wound, with bacon, know where you can wade through the water, know where drinking water, said the road, skillfully to place cows can eat grass, not milked until dried, are especially attentive care, the old bulls and leader. This Monks, full cowboy eleven virtues can shepherd herds and make cows become flourishing.
Also, the monks, monks full eleven It may grow, increase prosperity, success and fulfillment in France this law. What are the eleven? Here, monks, monks, known sharp, clever (distinguish) the minister, rid flea eggs, wound, with bacon, know where you can wade through the water, know drinking water place, knows the way to the spot ingenuity can graze cows, not the milk until dried, for the Venerable, elders were ordained long, honorable rank in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, with respect, especially respect.
And the monks, how are monks know the identity? Here, monks, for real material as know all kinds of four contemporary colors and color by the four constituent. Thus, the monks, monks know the identity.
Chu Monks Monks how smart (distinguish) the Minister? Here, monks, monks lifelike know fools and fools Industry Minister, who now minister who place and location. Thus, the monks, monks cleverly (distinguish) the minister.
Monks Hey, how are monks rid flea eggs? Here, monks, monks do not reach sexual life arises use, abandoned, avoided, terminated, makes not exist. Non-life brethren arises use golf range ... no harm reach its life arises ... not use the evil expectancy, causes of evil arises, abandoned, avoided, terminated, makes not exist. Thus, the monks, the monks rid flea eggs.
And the monks, the monks how to bandage? Here, monks, when the eyes see color, do not hold general minister, does not hold any particular minister. What makes the eye causes uncontrolled, causing craving, bi, evil, immoral law arises; Monks overpower her reasons, upholding the eye, the practice of upholding the eye. When the ear heard ... nose ... tongue tasting smelling incense ... dear emotion ... the awareness of the law, he does not hold general minister, does not hold any particular minister. What causes that basis is not tame, that craving, bi, evil, immoral law arises; Monks overpower her reasons, upholding the grounds, upholding the standard practice of the apartment. Thus, the monks, the monks wound.
And the monks, how are monks have smoked? Here, monks, monks have widely preached to others about his dharma be heard, get life over. Thus, the monks, the monks have smoked.
And the monks, the monks how to know where water can wade through? Here, monks, monks sometimes have to meet the multicultural monks, was given to the traditional texts, the French prime grade, maintain law, maintain Matika (the summary) has asked , he had to answer: "Venerable Sir, this is how? Meaning what is this? What makes her venerable Career manifest what is not manifest, making clear the unknown Obviously, and for questions about the Dhamma, the location of features or segments deducted. So this Monks, the monks know the place can wade through water.
And monks monks, how are monks knew drinking spot? Here, monks, monks in the French and Law uttered by the Tathagata, teaching and attainment of confessionalism life, credit life legal attainment, attainment of joy related to France. Thus, the monks, the monks knew where drinking water.
And the monks, how are monks know the way? Here, monks, monks as real info Eight Noble Path sector. Thus, the monks, the monks know the road.
And this, monks, the monks how to spot cleverly cows can eat grass? Here, monks, monks lifelike know about four foundations of mindfulness. Thus, the monks, the monks ingenuity to place the cows can graze.
And the monks, the monks how to milk not to dry out? Here, monks, when the home position because faith offering items such as robes, alms food, couch, pharmaceutical treatments, Monks said to be enough to receive. Thus, the monks, the monks do not milked until dry.
And the monks, how are monks, those Venerable elders were ordained long, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, with reverence, respect special? Here, monks, for the elder monk, ordained long day, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, with loving yourself from now on they, before face and back, with industrial exports, loving words for they, front and back, with the full compassion for now they, in front and behind. Thus, the monks, the monks for the elder monk, was ordained a long, honorable ranks in Increasing world, leaders of the world increase, with reverence, respect special.
This monks, monks do full eleven this approach, it may grow, increase prosperity, success and fulfillment in France this law.
Bhagavan such preaching, monks did rejoice, credit life teaching the word Bhagavan.END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGTHMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.24/9/2015.