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

Pasādakaradhamma vagga - Qualities Inspiring Confidence

1.378

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

1.379

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

1.380

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

1.381

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

1.382

“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

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

1.384

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

1.385

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

1.386

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

1.387

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

1.388

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

1.389

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

1.390

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

1.391

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

1.392

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

1.393

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

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