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SUTTANTAPIṬAKA
DĪGHANIKĀYA
MAHĀVAGGAPĀḶI VOL.7
3. MAHĀPARINIBBĀNASUTTA
3.20. ĀNANDAYĀCANAKATHĀ

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1. Heedfulness Is the Summation of All the Dhamma

The Buddha teaches about Appamāda (Heedfulness). It is the Buddha’s announcement of his oncoming death and the summation of dhamma in the Tipiṭaka.

The Buddha points out the nature of life which is short and will eventually cease to exist. Therefore, the true sanctuary in life is heedfulness, which results from Sati (being mindful) and Sīla (keeping virtuous) by observing dhamma. Self-restraint and watching over one’s mind without negligence will enable human beings to be liberated from Dukkha (Suffering). (Extracted from the Suttantapiṭaka Dīghanikāya Mahāvaggapāḷi)