an.5.64 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

Growth (2)

“Bhikkhus, growing in five ways, a female noble disciple grows by a noble growth, and she absorbs the essence and the best of this life. What five? She grows in faith, virtuous behavior, learning, generosity, and wisdom. Growing in these five ways, a female noble disciple grows by a noble growth, and she absorbs the essence and the best of this life.”

She who grows in faith and virtuous behavior,
in wisdom, generosity, and learning—
such a virtuous female lay follower
absorbs for herself the essence of this life.

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Growth (2nd)

“Mendicants, a female noble disciple who grows in five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life.
What five?
She grows in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom.
A female noble disciple who grows in these five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life.
She who grows in faith and ethics,
wisdom, and both generosity and learning—
a virtuous laywoman such as she
takes on what is essential for herself in this life.”