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To what extent, venerable sir, is one called 'poor'?" "Indeed, monk, because the seven factors of awakening are not developed, are not cultivated, one is called 'poor.' Which seven? The factor of awakening of mindfulness... ...the factor of awakening of equanimity. Indeed, monk, because these seven factors of awakening are not developed, are not cultivated, one is called 'poor.' " The Sixth. 7. The Discourse on the Not Poor One " 'Not poor, not poor,' venerable sir, it is said. To what extent, venerable sir, is one called 'not poor'?" "Indeed, monk, because the seven factors of awakening are developed, are cultivated, one is called 'not poor.' Which seven? The factor of awakening of mindfulness... ...the factor of awakening of equanimity. Indeed, monk, because these seven factors of awakening are developed, are cultivated, one is called 'not poor.' " The Seventh. 8. The Discourse on the Sun Monks, for the sun, at its rising, this is the forerunner, this is the prior sign, namely – the dawn. Even so, monks, for a monk, for the arising of the seven factors of awakening, this is the forerunner, this is the prior sign, namely – good friendship. For a monk who has good friends, monks, this is to be expected – will develop the seven factors of awakening, will cultivate the seven factors of awakening. And how, monks, does a monk with good friends develop the seven factors of awakening, cultivate the seven factors of awakening? Here, monks, a monk develops the mindfulness factor of awakening, based on seclusion... ...develops the equanimity factor of awakening, based on seclusion, based on dispassion, based on cessation, culminating in relinquishment. Thus, monks, a monk with good friends develops the seven factors of awakening, cultivates the seven factors of awakening. The Eighth. 9. The Discourse on the Internal Factor 230. "Monks, having considered an internal factor, I do not perceive any other single factor for the arising of the seven factors of awakening, as I do, monks, with proper attention. For a monk endowed with proper attention, monks, this is to be expected: he will develop the seven factors of awakening, he will cultivate the seven factors of awakening. And how, monks, does a monk endowed with proper attention develop the seven factors of awakening, cultivate the seven factors of awakening? Here, monks, a monk develops the mindfulness factor of awakening, based on seclusion... ...develops the equanimity factor of awakening, based on seclusion, based on dispassion, based on cessation, culminating in relinquishment. Thus, monks, a monk endowed with proper attention develops the seven factors of awakening, cultivates the seven factors of awakening." The Ninth. 10. The Discourse on the External Factor 231. "Monks, having considered an external factor, I do not perceive any other single factor for the arising of the seven factors of awakening, as I do, monks, with good friendship. For a monk with good friends, monks, this is to be expected: he will develop the seven factors of awakening, he will cultivate the seven factors of awakening. And how, monks, does a monk with good friends develop the seven factors of awakening, cultivate the seven factors of awakening? Here, monks, a monk develops the mindfulness factor of awakening, based on seclusion... ...the equanimity factor of awakening... develops the enlightenment factor based on seclusion, based on dispassion, based on cessation, culminating in relinquishment. In this way, bhikkhus, a monk with good friends develops the seven factors of enlightenment, makes the seven factors of enlightenment abundant." The Tenth. The Chapter on the Wheel-turning Monarch, the Fifth. Its Summary – Ways, Wheel-turning Monarch, Māra, Foolish and with the Wise; Poor and Not Poor, with the Sun's qualities, these are the ten. 6. The Chapter on Discussion 1. The Discourse on Food 232. At Sāvatthī. "Bhikkhus, I will teach you the food and non-food for the five hindrances and the seven factors of enlightenment; listen to it. And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and abundance of arisen sensual desire? There is, bhikkhus, the sign of beauty. Frequent unwise attention to it – this is the food for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and abundance of arisen sensual desire. "And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and abundance of arisen ill-will? There is, bhikkhus, the sign of irritation. Frequent unwise attention to it – this is the food for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and abundance of arisen ill-will. "And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and abundance of arisen sloth and torpor? There is, bhikkhus, discontent, laziness, stretching, drowsiness after meals, and mental sluggishness. Frequent unwise attention to it – this is the food for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and abundance of arisen sloth and torpor. "And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse, or for the increase and abundance of arisen restlessness and remorse? There is, bhikkhus, mental disquiet. Frequent unwise attention to it – frequent attention – this is the food for the arising of unarisen restlessness and remorse, or for the increase and growth of arisen restlessness and remorse. And what, monks, is the food for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and growth of arisen doubt? There are, monks, states that are grounds for doubt. Therein, frequent unwise attention – this is the food for the arising of unarisen doubt, or for the increase and growth of arisen doubt. And what, monks, is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of mindfulness, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of mindfulness? There are, monks, states that are grounds for the factor of awakening of mindfulness. Therein, frequent wise attention – this is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of mindfulness, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of mindfulness. And what, monks, is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of investigation of states, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of investigation of states? There are, monks, wholesome and unwholesome states, blamable and blameless states, inferior and superior states, dark and bright states with their counterparts. Therein, frequent wise attention – this is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of investigation of states, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of investigation of states. And what, monks, is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of energy, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of energy? There are, monks, the element of initiative, the element of exertion, the element of endeavor. Therein, frequent wise attention – this is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of energy, or for the development and perfection of the arisen factor of awakening of energy. And what, monks, is the food for the arising of the unarisen factor of awakening of rapture, or for the arisen or for the full development of the rapture enlightenment-factor? There are, bhikkhus, states that are a basis for the rapture enlightenment-factor. Therein, frequent wise attention— this is the food for the arising of the unarisen rapture enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen rapture enlightenment-factor. ‘‘And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of the unarisen tranquility enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen tranquility enlightenment-factor? There are, bhikkhus, bodily tranquility and mental tranquility. Therein, frequent wise attention— this is the food for the arising of the unarisen tranquility enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen tranquility enlightenment-factor. ‘‘And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of the unarisen concentration enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen concentration enlightenment-factor? There are, bhikkhus, the sign of serenity and the sign of non-distraction. Therein, frequent wise attention— this is the food for the arising of the unarisen concentration enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen concentration enlightenment-factor. ‘‘And what, bhikkhus, is the food for the arising of the unarisen equanimity enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen equanimity enlightenment-factor? There are, bhikkhus, states that are a basis for the equanimity enlightenment-factor. Therein, frequent wise attention— this is the food for the arising of the unarisen equanimity enlightenment-factor, or for the full development of the arisen equanimity enlightenment-factor. ‘‘And what, bhikkhus, is the non-food for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and growth of arisen sensual desire? There is, bhikkhus, the unlovely sign. Therein, frequent wise attention— this is the non-food for the arising of unarisen sensual desire, or for the increase and growth of arisen sensual desire. ‘‘And what, bhikkhus, is the non- What is the food for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and growth of arisen ill-will? There is, bhikkhus, the liberation of mind by loving-kindness. Therein, the frequent cultivation of wise attention – this is the non-food for the arising of unarisen ill-will, or for the increase and growth of arisen ill-will. And what, bhikkhus, is the non-food for the arising of unarisen sloth and torpor, or for the increase and growth of arisen sloth and torpor? There is, bhikkhus,