sn.38.2 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

A Question About Perfection

“Reverend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘perfection’.
What is perfection?”
“Reverend, the ending of greed, hate, and delusion
is called perfection.”
“But, reverend, is there a path and a practice for realizing this perfection?”
“There is, reverend.”
“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 immersion.
This is the path, the practice, for realizing this perfection.”
“Reverend, this is a fine path, a fine practice, for realizing this perfection.
Just this much is enough to be diligent.”