Three Things Prescribed by the Wise

Monks, there are these three things prescribed by the wise, prescribed by wholesome people.

What three?

(1) Giving is prescribed by the wise, prescribed by wholesome people.

(2) The going forth is prescribed by the wise, prescribed by wholesome people.

(3) Attending upon one’s mother and father is prescribed by the wise, prescribed by wholesome people.

These three things are prescribed by the wise, prescribed by wholesome people.

Wholesome people prescribe giving, harmlessness, mental

discipline, and mental restraint, service to one’s mother and

father and to the peaceful Practitioners of the spiritual life.

These are the deeds of the good which the wise person should

pursue. The Noble One possessed of vision goes to a heavenly

world.

(Reference: AN 3.45)

In this Teaching from Gotama Buddha, he shares three things that are recommended by wise individuals.

1.) Practicing generosity is recommended by wholesome people.

2.) Ordaining to become an Ordained Practitioner is recommended by wholesome people.

3.) Taking care of one’s mother and father is recommended by wholesome people.

The Buddha further describes that it is recommended by wholesome people to practice giving, harmlessness, mental discipline, mental restraint, service to one’s mother and father, and to be peaceful to Practitioners of the spiritual life.

He recommends these are practices of a wise individual.