The Related Suttas Collection 38.16

1. With Jambukhādaka

A Question About What’s Hard to Do

“Friend Sāriputta, in this teaching and training, what is hard to do?”

“Going forth, friend, is hard to do in this teaching and training.”

“But what’s hard to do for someone who has gone forth?”

“When you’ve gone forth it’s hard to be satisfied.”

“But what’s hard to do for someone who is satisfied?”

“When you’re satisfied, it’s hard to practice in line with the teaching.”

“But if a bhikkhu practices in line with the teaching, will it take them long to become a perfected one?”

“Not long, friend.”

The Related Suttas Collection with Jambukhādaka are complete.