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an.3.6 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

Unwholesome

“Bhikkhus, one who possesses three qualities should be known as a fool. What three? Unwholesome bodily action, unwholesome verbal action, and unwholesome mental action. One who possesses these three qualities should be known as a fool.

“One who possesses three qualities should be known as a wise person. What three? Wholesome bodily action, wholesome verbal action, and wholesome mental action. One who possesses these three qualities should be known as a wise person.

“Therefore … It is in this way that you should train yourselves.”

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh


Unskillful

“A fool is known by three things.
What three?
Unskillful deeds by way of body, speech, and mind.
These are the three things by which a fool is known.
An astute person is known by three things.
What three?
Skillful deeds by way of body, speech, and mind.
These are the three things by which an astute person is known.
So you should train …”