And what is the treasure of learning/listening?
There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones has heard much, ...
And what is the treasure of prudence/concern?
There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones feels concern for [the suffering that results from] bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, mental misconduct.
~AN7.6
He who checks rising anger as a charioteer checks a rolling chariot, him I call a true charioteer. Others only hold the reins.
~Dhammapada 222
And what is the treasure of conscience?
There is the case where a disciple of the noble ones feels shame at [the thought of engaging in] bodily misconduct, verbal misconduct, and mental misconduct.
~AN7.6
Those, having seen
what's come to be
as what's come to be,
and what's gone beyond
what's come to be,
Seeking happiness, they find it through this practice.
They get a good reputation and grow in fame,
those who develop the direct route:
the Noble Eightfold Path to realize freedom from death.
~Thag1.35
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