vijjā-carana

knowledge and conduct'.

This expression occurs in those passages in the suttas where the qualities of a Buddha are described, namely: Truly, the Blessed One is holy, is fully enlightened, perfect in knowledge and conduct..."

According to Vis.M. VII, 1 and D.3, knowledge (vijjā) refers here either to the 3-fold knowledge (s. te-vijjā), or to the 8 kinds of knowledge, namely:

• the 6 higher spiritual powers (abhiññā)
• insight (vipassanā)
• magical power (iddhi);

whilst conduct (carana) refers to 15 things:

• moral restraint,
• watching over the sense-doors,
• moderation in eating,
• wakefulness,
• faith,
• moral shame,
• moral dread,
• great learning,
• energy,
• mindfulness,
• wisdom and
• the 4 absorptions.