Itivuttaka — Assim Foi Dito — 107 — Very Helpful

1This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.

2“Mendicants, brahmins and householders are very helpful to you, as they provide you with robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick. And you are very helpful to brahmins and householders, as you teach them the Dhamma that’s good in the beginning, good in the middle, and good in the end, meaningful and well-phrased. And you reveal a spiritual practice that’s entirely full and pure. That is how this spiritual path is lived supporting each other in order to cross over the flood and make a complete end of suffering.”

3The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

4“The home-dweller and the homeless,
supporting each other,
find success in the true teaching,
the supreme sanctuary from the yoke.

5The homeless receive requisites
from the home-dwellers:
robes and lodgings
to shelter from harsh conditions.

6Relying on the Holy One,
layfolk and householders of discernment
place faith in the perfected ones,
meditators of noble wisdom.

7Having practiced the teaching here,
the path that goes to a good place,
they delight in the heavenly realm,
enjoying all the pleasures they desire.”

8This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.