So too, friend, purification of virtue is for the sake of…
““So too, friend, purification of virtue is for the sake of reaching purification of mind; purification of mind is for the sake of reaching purification of view; purification of view is for the sake of reaching purification by overcoming doubt; purification by overcoming doubt is for the sake of reaching purification by knowledge and vision of what is the path and what is not the path; purification by knowledge and vision of what is the path and what is not the path is for the sake of reaching purification by knowledge and vision of the way; purification by knowledge and vision of the way is for the sake of reaching purification by knowledge and vision; purification by knowledge and vision is for the sake of reaching final Nibbāna [Nirvana] without clinging. It is for the sake of final Nibbāna without clinging that the holy life is lived under the Blessed One.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes a progressive chain of purifications, each leading to a higher spiritual state, culminating in liberation from attachment.
In simple terms: Stepwise purification leads to ultimate liberation.
Key Takeaway
Follow each stage of purification.
Themes
spiritual development
purification
liberation
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
scriptural
didactic
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- ethical living
- study of Dharma
- renunciation
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
gradual enlightenment
non‑attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply incremental purification in daily life?
- What obstacles hinder each stage?
A Different Perspective
Requires deep commitment and guidance; not all can achieve each stage alone.