Numbered Discourses 5.231

24. A Resident Bhikkhu

A Resident Bhikkhu

“Bhikkhus, a resident bhikkhu with five qualities is not admirable. What five? They’re not accomplished in being well-presented and doing their duties. They’re not very learned and don’t remember what they’ve learned. They’re not self-effacing and don’t enjoy self-effacement. They’re not a good speaker and don’t speak well. They’re witless, dull, and stupid. A resident bhikkhu with these five qualities is not admirable.

A resident bhikkhu with these five qualities is admirable. What five? They’re accomplished in being well-presented and doing their duties. They’re very learned and remember what they’ve learned. They’re self-effacing and enjoy self-effacement. They’re a good speaker and speak well. They’re wise, bright, and clever. A resident bhikkhu with these five qualities is admirable.”