[129] Bhikkhus, these six bases of contact (phassāyatana), when well tamed, well guarded, well protected, well restrained, are bringers of happiness. Which six? The eye (cakkhu), bhikkhus, as a base of contact, when well tamed, well guarded, well protected, well restrained, is a bringer of happiness. … The tongue (jivhā), bhikkhus, as a base of contact, when well tamed, well guarded, well protected, well restrained, is a bringer of happiness. … The mind (mano), bhikkhus, as a base of contact, when well tamed, well guarded, well protected, well restrained, is a bringer of happiness. These indeed, bhikkhus, are the six bases of contact which, when well tamed, well guarded, well protected, well restrained, are bringers of happiness.
This is what the Blessed One said. … Having said this, the Teacher [spoke further]:
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.