5 warriors like monks
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Five warrior-like individuals who can be found existing among the monks:
1. One who can’t handle the training
2. One who can’t handle the training and leaves at a later date
3. One who can handle the training until harassed by others
4. One who can handle the training until overcome by sense desires
5. One who can handle the training and does not succumb to worldly desires
(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.75)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/