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The Book of the Fives
The Book of the Fives

66(6)Way of Life

Author: Bhikkhu Bodhi @ IAPT

66(6)Way of Life

"Bhikkhus,when a bhikkhu possesses five qualities,it is fitting for his fellow monks to live together with him. Mp:“To live together:asking questions and answering questions"(sajivo ti panhapucchananceoa panhavissajjananca).
What five?
(1)Here,a bhikkhu is himself accomplished in virtuous behavior,and he answers questions posed during a discussion on accomplishment in virtuous behavior.
(2)He is himself accomplished in concentration,and he answers questions posed during a discussion on accomplishment in concentration.
(3)He is himself accomplished in wisdom,and he answers questions posed during a discussion on accomplishment in wisdom.
(4)He is himself accomplished in liberation,and he answers questions posed during a discussion on accomplishment in liberation.
(5)He is himself accomplished in the knowledge and vision of liberation,and he answers questions posed during a discussionon accomplishment in the knowledge and vision of liberation.
When a bhikkhu possesses these five qualities,it is fitting for his fellow monks to live together with him."