"Bhikkhus, I will teach you, bhikkhus, about the uninclined and the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Listen to this.

"And what, bhikkhus, is the uninclined? The ending of desire, the ending of aversion, the ending of illusion — this, bhikkhus, is called the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? It is tranquility. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

Thus, bhikkhus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

What should be done for his disciples out of compassion by a teacher who seeks their welfare and has compassion for them, that I have done for you, bhikkhus. These are the roots of trees, these are empty huts. Meditate, bhikkhus, do not be negligent; lest you regret it later. This is our instruction to you.

I will teach you, bhikkhus, about the uninclined and the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Listen to this.

And what, bhikkhus, is the uninclined? The ending of desire, the ending of aversion, the ending of delusion — this is called, bhikkhus, the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? It is insight. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Thus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined?

It is collectedness accompanied by reflection and examination [of thoughts].

... It is collectedness with examination [of thoughts] only.

... It is collectedness without reflection or examination [of thoughts].

... It is the collectedness of emptiness.

... It is the collectedness absent of any signs.

It is the collectedness in desirelessness. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined. Thus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu dwells observing the body in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed craving and displeasure with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing feelings in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed craving and displeasure with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing mind in and of itself, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed craving and displeasure with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu dwells observing mental qualities in mental qualities, with continuous effort, fully aware, mindful, having removed craving and displeasure with regard to the world. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives to prevent the arising of unarisen harmful and unwholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the giving up of arisen harmful and unwholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the arising of unarisen wholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu produces a wholesome motivation, exerts effort, initiates and sustains energy, uplifts the mind, and strives for the stability and retention, growth and full development of arisen wholesome qualities. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from aspiration and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from energy and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from [purification of] mind and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the basis of psychic ability that is endowed with collectedness arising from investigation and accompanied by intentional effort. This is called, bhikkhus, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of faith, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of energy, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the faculty of wisdom, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the power of faith, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of energy, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, a bhikkhu develops the power of wisdom, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops the awakening factor of mindfulness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

... awakening factor of investigation of mental qualities... awakening factor of energy... awakening factor of joy... awakening factor of tranquility... awakening factor of collectedness... awakening factor of equanimity, develops the awakening factor of equanimity, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

And what, bhikkhus, is the way of practice leading to the uninclined? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu develops right view, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go. This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

develops right intention... develops right speech... develops right action... develops right livelihood... develops right effort... develops right mindfulness... develops right collectedness, which leads to seclusion, leads to dispassion, leads to cessation, culminates in letting go.

This, bhikkhus, is called the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

Thus, bhikkhus, I have taught you about the uninclined, the way of practice leading to the uninclined.

What should be done for his disciples out of compassion by a teacher who seeks their welfare and has compassion for them, that I have done for you, bhikkhus. These are the roots of trees, these are empty huts. Meditate, bhikkhus, do not be negligent; lest you regret it later. This is our instruction to you."