2.6 The Story about Two Bhikkhu Friends, One Heedful and One Heedless

Two bhikkhus were given a meditation subject by the Buddha; one spent his time on monastic duties like sweeping, while the other was diligent and became an Arahat; after the Rains Retreat the Buddha commended the latter and spoke a verse about him. Keywords: Heedfulness, Heedlessness, Hypocrisy, Meditation