an.5.15 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

To be Seen

“Bhikkhus, there are these five powers. What five? The power of faith, the power of energy, the power of mindfulness, the power of concentration, and the power of wisdom.

(1) “And where, bhikkhus, is the power of faith to be seen? The power of faith is to be seen in the four factors of stream-entry. (2) And where is the power of energy to be seen? The power of energy is to be seen in the four right strivings. (3) And where is the power of mindfulness to be seen? The power of mindfulness is to be seen in the four establishments of mindfulness. (4) And where is the power of concentration to be seen? The power of concentration is to be seen in the four jhānas. (5) And where is the power of wisdom to be seen? The power of wisdom is to be seen in the four noble truths.

“These, bhikkhus, are the five powers.”

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Should Be Seen

“Mendicants, there are these five powers.
What five?
The powers of faith, energy, mindfulness, immersion, and wisdom.
And where should the power of faith be seen?
In the four factors of stream-entry.

And where should the power of energy be seen?
In the four right efforts.

And where should the power of mindfulness be seen?
In the four kinds of mindfulness meditation.

And where should the power of immersion be seen?
In the four absorptions.

And where should the power of wisdom be seen?
In the four noble truths.

These are the five powers.”