“Mendicants, a female noble disciple who grows in five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life. What five? She grows in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom. A female noble disciple who grows in these five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life.
She who grows in faith and ethics,
wisdom, and both generosity and learning—
a virtuous laywoman such as she
takes on what is essential for herself in this life.”
Numbered Discourses 5.65 7. Perceptions Discussion
“Mendicants, a mendicant with five qualities is fit to hold a discussion with their spiritual companions. What five?
A mendicant is personally accomplished in ethics, and answers questions that come up when discussing accomplishment in ethics.
They’re personally accomplished in immersion, and they answer questions that come up when discussing accomplishment in immersion.
They’re personally accomplished in wisdom, and they answer questions that come up when discussing accomplishment in wisdom.
They’re personally accomplished in freedom, and they answer questions that come up when discussing accomplishment in freedom.
They’re personally accomplished in the knowledge and vision of freedom, and they answer questions that come up when discussing accomplishment in the knowledge and vision of freedom.
A mendicant with these five qualities is fit to hold a discussion with their spiritual companions.”
Numbered Discourses 5.66