Numbered Discourses 1

The Chapter on Inspiring Qualities

“Mendicants, this is definitely something worth having, that is, living in the wilderness …
eating only almsfood …
wearing rag robes …
having just three robes …
teaching Dhamma …
memorizing the monastic law …
being very learned …
being respected …
being well-presented …
having a following …
having a large following …
coming from a good family …
being handsome …
being one who enunciates well …
having few wishes …
being healthy.”