So It Was Said 17

The Book of the Ones

Chapter Two

A Trainee (2nd)

iti17:1 This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.

iti17:2 “Taking into account exterior factors, mendicants, I do not see a single one that is so very helpful as good friendship for a trainee mendicant who hasn’t achieved their heart’s desire, but lives aspiring to the supreme sanctuary from the yoke. A mendicant who has good friends gives up the unskillful and develops the skillful.” The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

iti17:3 “A mendicant with good friends is reverential and respectful when their friends are speaking, aware and mindful. Gradually they would attain the ending of all fetters.”

iti17:4 This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.