Numbered Discourses: Sevens, Eights, Nines
English Translation · Volume 23 · Page 63
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They give a gift thinking, ‘When giving this gift my mind becomes clear, and I become happy and joyful.’ …

They don’t give a gift thinking, ‘When giving this gift my mind becomes clear, and I become happy and joyful.’ But they give a gift thinking, ‘This is an adornment and requisite for the mind.’ They give to ascetics or brahmins such things as food, drink, clothing, vehicles; garlands, fragrance, and makeup; and bed, house, and lighting. What do you think, Sāriputta, don’t some people give gifts in this way?”

“Yes, sir.”

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