EA 11.2 Non-returning (2)

1. 聞如是：

一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。

Thus I have heard:

One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.

2. 爾時，世尊告諸比丘：

「當滅一法，我證汝等成阿那含。

云何為一法？

所謂瞋恚是。

諸比丘！

當滅瞋恚，我證汝等得阿那含。」

At that time, Bhagavaan addressed the Bhikshus: “By abandoning one thing, I guarantee you will attain Anaagaami (Non-returner).

What is this one thing? It is anger and resentment.

O Bhikshus! Abandon anger, and I guarantee you will attain Anaagaami.”

3. 爾時，世尊便說此偈：

「瞋恚之所染， 眾生墮惡趣；
當懃捨瞋恚， 便成阿那含。」

Then Bhagavaan spoke this verse:

“Defiled by anger and hatred,
Beings fall into woeful realms;
Strive diligently to abandon wrath,
And attain the state of Anaagaami.”

4. 爾時，諸比丘聞佛所說，歡喜奉行。

When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.