And how does a lion lie down? The lion, king of beasts, lies down on the right side, placing one foot on top of the other, with his tail tucked between his thighs. When he wakes, he lifts his front quarters and checks his hind quarters. If he sees that any part of his body is disordered or displaced, he is displeased. But if he sees that no part of his body is disordered or displaced, he is pleased. This is called the way a lion lies down.

And how does a Realized One lie down? It’s when a Realized One, quite secluded from sensual pleasures, secluded from unskillful qualities, enters and remains in the first absorption … second absorption … third absorption … fourth absorption. This is called the way a Realized One lies down. These are the four ways of lying down.”

Numbered Discourses 4.247 25. Perils of Offenses Worthy of a Monument

“Mendicants, these four are worthy of a monument. What four? A Realized One, a perfected one, a fully awakened Buddha; an independent Buddha; a disciple of a Realized One; and a wheel-turning monarch. These four are worthy of a monument.”

Numbered Discourses 4.248 25. Perils of Offenses The Growth of Wisdom

“Mendicants, these four things lead to the growth of wisdom. What four? Associating with true persons, listening to the true teaching, rational application of mind, and practicing in line with the teaching. These four things lead to the growth of wisdom.”

Numbered Discourses 4.249 25. Perils of Offenses Very Helpful

“Mendicants, these four things are very helpful to a human being. What four? Associating with true persons, listening to the true teaching, rational application of mind, and practicing in line with the teaching. These four things are very helpful to a human being.”

Numbered Discourses 4.250 25. Perils of Offenses Expressions (1st)