← Saṃyutta NikāyaSN38.2Connected Discourses 38.2SuttaCentral (Bhikkhu Sujato translation)Select any verse to keep it — saved passages go to your Dhamma Deck, the same one the app uses.Linked Discourses 38.21. With JambukhādakaA Question About Perfection“Reverend Sāriputta, they speak of this thing called ‘perfection’.What is perfection?”“Reverend, the ending of greed, hate, and delusionis 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.”