378 (1)–393 (16)192
“Bhikkhus, this is certainly a type of gain, namely, (378) being a forest-dweller, (379) being one who lives on food acquired on alms round, (380) being a wearer of rag robes, (381) having just three robes,193 (382) being a speaker on the Dhamma, (383) being an upholder of the discipline, (384) great learning, (385) long-standing, (386) having proper deportment, (387) the acquisition of a retinue, (388) having a large retinue, (389) coming from a good family, (390) being handsome, (391) being an excellent speaker, (392) having few desires, (393) having good health.”
192 Ee treats these suttas as the beginning of vagga XX, Jhānavagga, “The Jhāna Chapter.” Ce treats them as the fifth subchapter of vagga XVI, designated Soḷasapasādakaradhammā, “Sixteen Qualities Engendering Confidence.” Be groups them as vagga XVII, named Pasādakaradhammavagga, “Chapter on Qualities Engendering Confidence.”
193 The observances in 1:378–381 are ascetic practices (dhutaṅga) permitted by the Buddha.