諸經要集 2.86

2.86

Furthermore, the Madhyama-āgama says: How does one know whether a person is superior or inferior? It is said that a bhikṣu knows there are two kinds of people: those with faith and those without faith. Those with faith are superior, and those without faith are inferior. It is said that of people with faith there are again two kinds: those who frequently go to see bhikṣus, and those who do not frequently go to see bhikṣus. Those who frequently go to see bhikṣus are superior, and those who do not frequently go to see bhikṣus are inferior. It is said that of people who frequently go to see bhikṣus there are again two kinds: those who pay homage and respect to bhikṣus, and those who do not pay homage and respect to bhikṣus. Those who pay homage and respect to bhikṣus are superior, and those who do not pay homage and respect to bhikṣus are inferior. It is said that of people who pay homage and respect to bhikṣus there are again two kinds: those who inquire about the scriptures, and those who do not inquire about the scriptures. Those who inquire about the scriptures are superior, and those who do not inquire about the scriptures are inferior.