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Great Discourse On Blessings

What is a Blessing Supreme

To associate not with the foolish
To be with the wise
To honor the worthy ones

This is a Blessing Supreme

To reside in a suitable location
To have good past deeds done
To set oneself in the right direction

This is a Blessing Supreme

To be well spoken
Highly trained
Well educated
Skilled in handicraft
And highly disciplined

This is a Blessing Supreme

To be well caring of mother and father
To look after wife and children
To engage in a harmless occupation

This is a Blessing Supreme

Outstanding behavior
Blameless action
Open hands to all relatives
And selfless giving

This is a Blessing Supreme

To cease and abstain from evil
To avoid intoxicants
To be diligent in virtuous practices

This is a Blessing Supreme

To be reverent and humble
Content and grateful
To hear the Dharma at the right time

This is a Blessing Supreme

To be patient and obedient
To visit with spiritual people
To discuss the Dharma at the right time

This is a Blessing Supreme

To live austerely and purely
To see the Noble Truths
And to realize Nirvana

This is a Blessing Supreme

A mind unshaken when touched by
The worldly states
Sorrowless, stainless and secure

This is a Blessing Supreme

Those who have fulfilled all these
Are everywhere invincible
They find well being everywhere

This is a Blessing Supreme

 

May there be peace in the entire Universe

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