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The Buddha teaches on accomplishments (1st), presenting a fivefold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 5.91 Accomplishments (1st)

“Pañcimā, bhikkhave, sampadā. Katamā pañca? Saddhāsampadā, sīlasampadā, sutasampadā, cāgasampadā, paññāsampadā— imā kho, bhikkhave, pañca sampadā”ti.

Paṭhamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Pañcimā, bhikkhave, sampadā.

“Mendicants, there are five accomplishments.

Katamā pañca?

What five?

Saddhāsampadā, sīlasampadā, sutasampadā, cāgasampadā, paññāsampadā—

Accomplishment in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom.

imā kho, bhikkhave, pañca sampadā”ti.

These are the five accomplishments.”

Paṭhamaṁ.

Topics & Qualities:

Faith

Faith

☀️ bright quality

Confidence in the Buddha's awakening and the efficacy of the path. It brightens and steadies the mind, removing doubt and inspiring energy toward wholesome practice. True faith rests on clarity and direct experience rather than mere belief.

Also known as: confidence, trust, belief, conviction, self-assurance
Pāli: saddha, pasanna
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Giving

Giving

topic
☀️ bright quality

The act of generosity, sharing, or offering to others without expecting anything in return. Giving is considered a foundational virtue in Buddhist practice, fostering selflessness and compassion.

Also known as: generosity, charity, donation, almsgiving, donating, philanthropy, providing with, gift with
Pāli: dāna
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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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