AN 2.148

English translation by Bhikkhu Candana.

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148. “Bhikkhus, there are these two ways of upholding a healthy relationship. Which two?

“Upholding a healthy relationship for the sake of social and material benefits, and the upholding of healthy relationships for the sake of The Dhamma.

“Between these two ways of upholding a healthy relationship, the upholding of healthy relationships for the sake of The Dhamma is truly supreme!”