AN.1.378–393

Aṅguttara Nikāya ("Collections of Numbered Discourses")

“Mendicants, this is definitely something worth having, that is, living in the wilderness …

eating only alms-food …

wearing rag robes …

having just three robes …

teaching Dhamma …

memorizing the texts on monastic training …

being very learned …

being respected …

being well-presented …

having a following …

having a large following …

coming from a good family …

being handsome …

being a good speaker …

having few wishes …

having good health.”



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