5 qualities of a jewel of a lay follower

5 qualities of a jewel of a lay follower:
1. He/she has conviction [in the Buddha's Awakening]
2. He/she is virtuous
3. He/she is not eager for protective charms and ceremonies
4. He/she trusts kamma, not protective charms and ceremonies
5. He/she searches for recipients of his/her offerings inside of the Sangha, and gives offerings there first
(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.175)
==References==
*The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
*http://www.thedhamma.com/
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