The Related Suttas Collection 38.2

1. With Jambukhādaka

A Question About Perfection

“Friend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘perfection’. What is perfection?”

“Friend, the ending of greed, hate, and delusion is called perfection.”

“But, friend, is there a path and a practice for realizing this perfection?”

“There is, friend.”

“Well, what is it?”

“It is simply this noble eightfold path, that is: right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right samādhi. This is the path, the practice, for realizing this perfection.”

“Friend, this is a fine path, a fine practice, for realizing this perfection. Just this much is enough to be diligent.”