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The Buddha teaches on those who never lie down, presenting a fivefold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 5.186 Those Who Never Lie Down

“Pañcime, bhikkhave, nesajjikā …pe….

Chaṭṭhaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Pañcime, bhikkhave, nesajjikā …pe….

“These five never lie down. …”

Chaṭṭhaṁ.

Qualities:

Wisdom

Wisdom

☀️ bright quality

Lived understanding and sound judgment that steers the mind away from suffering, distinct from mere accumulation of facts.

Also known as: (of a person) wise, astute, intelligent, learned, skilled, firm, stable, steadfast, an experiential understanding of the four noble truths
Pāli: paññā, medhā, dhīra, paṇḍita, asammūḷha
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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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