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The Book of the Fives
The Book of the Fives

63(3)Growth(1)

Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi @ IAPT

63(3)Growth(1)

"Bhikkhus,growing in five ways,a male noble disciple grows by a noble growth,and he absorbs the essence and the best of this life.
What five?
He grows in faith,virtuous behavior,learning,generosity,and wisdom.Growing in these five ways,a male noble disciple grows by a noble growth,and he absorbsthe essence and the best of this life."
He who grows in faith and virtuous behavior,
in wisdom,generosity,and learning--
such a discerning superior man
absorbs for himself the essence of this life.