Numbered Discourses 7
2. Tendencies
17. Observing Suffering
“Mendicants, there are seven people worthy of offerings dedicated to the gods, worthy of hospitality, worthy of a teacher’s offering, and worthy of greeting with joined palms. They are a supreme field of merit for the world. What seven? First, take a person who meditates observing suffering in all conditions. They perceive suffering and experience suffering. Constantly, continually, and without stopping, they apply the mind and fathom with wisdom. …”