4: The Book of the Fours
248. The Growth of Wisdom
- fdg sc © Translated from the Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi (More copyright information)
"Bhikkhus, these four things lead to the growth of wisdom. What four? |
Association with good persons, hearing the good Dhamma, careful attention, and practice in accordance with the Dhamma. These four things lead to the growth of wisdom."[n.963] As at SN 55:60, V 411. These are also called the four factors that lead to realization of the fruit of stream-entry (and the higher fruits). See SN 55:58, V 410–11. |