So It Was Said 33

The Book of the Twos

Chapter One

Ethics (2nd)

iti33:1 This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.

iti33:2 “Mendicants, an individual with two qualities is placed in heaven as if delivered there. What two? Excellent conduct and excellent view. An individual with these two qualities is placed in heaven as if delivered there.” The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

iti33:3 “If a person possesses these two qualities— excellent conduct and excellent views— when their body breaks up, that wise person enters heaven.”

iti33:4 This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.