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an.5.255 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

Stinginess

“With the abandoning and eradication of the five forms of stinginess, the holy life is fulfilled. Which five?

“With the abandoning and eradication of stinginess as to one’s monastery [lodgings], the holy life is fulfilled. With the abandoning and eradication of stinginess as to one’s family [of supporters] … stinginess as to one’s gains … stinginess as to one’s status … stinginess as to the Dhamma, the holy life is fulfilled.

“With the abandoning and eradication of these five forms of stinginess, the holy life is fulfilled.”

- Translator: Thanissaro Bhikkhu

- Editor: Gabriel Laera


Giving Up Stinginess

“Mendicants, the spiritual life is lived to give up and cut out these five kinds of stinginess.
What five?
Stinginess with dwellings, families, material possessions, praise, and the teachings.

The spiritual life is lived to give up and cut out these five kinds of stinginess.”