The Buddha shares qualities that inspire confidence in the spiritual life.

AN 1.378-393  Pasādakaradhamma vagga - Qualities Inspiring Confidence

1.378

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ āraññikattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of |gain::benefit, profit [lābha]|—namely, the practice of dwelling in the forest.“

1.379

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ piṇḍapātikattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, the practice of living on alms food.“

1.380

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ paṁsukūlikattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, the practice of wearing rag robes.“

1.381

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ tecīvarikattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, the practice of having just three robes.“

1.382

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ dhammakathikattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, speaking on the |Dhamma::teachings of the Buddha that point to the nature of reality, the ultimate truth [dhamma]|.“

1.383

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ vinayadharattan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, being an upholder of the |Vinaya::code of monastic discipline rules, training [vinaya]|.“

1.384

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ bāhusaccan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, being deeply learned.“

1.385

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ thāvareyyan"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, being |firm::stable, stationary, without craving [thāvara]|.“

1.386

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ ākappasampadā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, having good manners.“

1.387

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ parivārasampadā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, having a following.“

1.388

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ mahāparivāratā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, having a large following.“

1.389

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ kolaputti"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, coming from a good or noble family.“

1.390

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ vaṇṇapokkharatā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, having physical beauty.“

1.391

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ kalyāṇavākkaraṇatā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, being well spoken.“

1.392

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ appicchatā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, |having few wishes::being content [appicchatā]|.“

1.393

"Addhamidaṁ, bhikkhave, lābhānaṁ yadidaṁ appābādhatā"ti.

“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain—namely, having good health.“

Qualities:

Contentment

Contentment

The quality of being satisfied with the requisites one has and with the present conditions, resulting in having few desires and being free from agitation.

Also known as: fewness of wishes, having few desires, satisfaction, sense of ease
Pāli: santutthi, appicchatā, tuṭṭha, tosana
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Faith

Faith

Confidence in the Buddha's awakening and the efficacy of the path. It brightens and steadies the mind, removing doubt and inspiring energy toward wholesome practice. True faith rests on clarity and direct experience rather than mere belief.

Also known as: confidence, trust, belief, conviction
Pāli: saddha, pasanna
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Right speech

Right speech

Speech that is purified by abstaining from falsehood, divisive talk, harsh words, and idle chatter.

Also known as: truthful speech, honest speech, kind speech, beneficial speech, harmonious speech, articulate words, eloquent communication
Pāli: sammāvācā
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Last updated on December 13, 2025