AN 2.156

English translation by Bhikkhu Candana.

Translation

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156. “Bhikkhus, there are these two types of venerating and paying respect. What two?

“Venerating and paying respect to things that are worldly or material, and venerating and paying respect to The Dhamma.

“Between these two, the veneration and paying of respect to The Dhamma is truly supreme.”