4 traditions of noble ones
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Four traditions of noble ones, traditional, ancient, unadulterated, and unfaulted:
1. The monk content with any old robe cloth
2. The monk content with any almsfood
3. The monk content with any lodging
4. The monk who finds pleasure and delight in developing skillful mental qualities, finds pleasure and delight in abandoning (unskillful mental qualities)
(from Anguttara Nikaya 4.159)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/