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The Book of the Fives
The Book of the Fives

65(5)Discussion

Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi @ IAPT

65(5)Discussion

"Bhikkhus,when a bhikkhu possesses five qualities,it is fitting for his fellow monks to hold a discussion with him.
What five?
(1)Here,a bhikkhu is himself accomplished in virtuous behavior,and he answers questions that come up in a discussion on accomplishment in virtuous behavior.
(2)He is himself accomplished in concentration,and he answers questions that come up in a discussion on accomplishment in concentration.
(3)Heis himself accomplished in wisdom,and he answers questions that come up in a discussion on accomplishment in wisdom.
(4)He is himself accomplished in liberation,and he answers questions that come up in a discussion on accomplishment in liberation.
(5)He is himself accomplished in the knowledge and vision of liberation,and he answers questions that come up in a discussion on accomplishment in the knowledge and vision of liberation.
When a bhikkhu possesses these five qualities,it is fitting for his fellow monks to hold a discussion with him."