Characterized (by Action) Lakkhaṃa Sutta (AN 3:2)

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('â', We will avoid the three things that, endowed with which, one is to be recognized as a fool. We will undertake & maintain the three things that, endowed with which, one is to be recognized as a wise person.â Thatâs how you should train yourselves." See also: MN 41; AN 4:115; AN 10:176; AN 11:18; Dhp 60–75 - --> - - - -