Numbered Discourses 8.4

1. Love

Disliked (2nd)

“Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu with eight qualities is disliked and disapproved by their spiritual companions, not respected or admired. What eight? It’s when a bhikkhu desires material possessions, honor, and to be looked up to. They know neither moderation nor the proper time. Their conduct is impure, they talk a lot, and they insult and abuse their spiritual companions. A bhikkhu with these eight qualities is disliked and disapproved by their spiritual companions, not respected or admired.

A bhikkhu with eight qualities is liked and approved by their spiritual companions, and respected and admired. What eight? It’s when a bhikkhu doesn’t desire material possessions, honor, and to be looked up to. They know moderation and the proper time. Their conduct is pure, they don’t talk a lot, and they don’t insult and abuse their spiritual companions. A bhikkhu with these eight qualities is liked and approved by their spiritual companions, and respected and admired.”