A Life of Blessings
The Mangala Sutta
The Essential Blessings
1. To avoid the company of fools
2. To associate with the wise
3. To honour those who are worthy of
honour
4. To live in a suitable place
5. To have done good deeds in the past
6. To be on the right path
The Supporting Blessings
7. To have a good education
8. To be proficient at work
9. To follow a code of discipline
10 To
practice pleasant speech
11
To
support our parents
12.To
take care of our spouse and children
13.To
have occupations which do not cause harm
The Personal Blessings
14.
To
be charitable
15.
To
practice virtuous conduct
16.
To
be of help to relatives and friends
17.
To
do social services
18.
To
abstain from evil
19.
To
have no desire for evil
20.
To
refrain from intoxicants
21.
To
be diligent in wholesome practice
The Higher Blessings
22.
To
have reverence
23.
To
be humble
24.
To
be content
25.
To
be grateful
26.
To
hear the Dhamma at the right time
27.
To
have patience
28.
To
listen to advice
29.
To
associate with monks/nuns and spiritual leaders
30.
To
discuss and talk about the Dhamma
The Supreme Blessings
31.
To practice
self- restraint
32.
To
live according to the Noble Eight-Fold Path
33.
To
understand the Four Noble Truths
34.
To
attain Nibbana
35.
To
be unaffected by worldly conditions
36.
To
be free from sorrow
37.
To
be free from defilements
38.
To
have lasting peace and security
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