iti80:0.1So It Was Said 80
iti80:0.2The Book of the Threes
iti80:0.3Chapter Four
iti80:0.4Thoughts
iti80:1.1This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.
iti80:2.1“Mendicants, there are these three unskillful thoughts.
iti80:2.2What three?
iti80:2.3The thought of status; of getting material things, honor, and popularity; and of fondness for others.
iti80:2.4These are the three unskillful thoughts.”
iti80:2.5The Buddha spoke this matter.
iti80:2.6On this it is said:
iti80:3.1“One concerned with being looked up to,
iti80:3.2with possessions, honor, and respect,
iti80:3.3with sharing joys with friends,
iti80:3.4is far from the ending of fetters.
iti80:4.1But one who gives up children and herds,
iti80:4.2marriage and acquisitions—
iti80:4.3such a mendicant is capable
iti80:4.4of experiencing the highest awakening.”
iti80:5.1This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.