Nibbana Eternal Supreme Bliss

To all my Dhamma friends,

The path that leads to Enlightenment, the Eightfold Path:

1) Right View
2) Right Thought / Intention
3) Right Speech
4) Right Action
5) Right Livelihood
6) Right Effort
7) Right Mindfulness
8) Right Concentration

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KALAMA SUTTA (Buddha did not say that we should doubt about his teaching. Instead he said come and see it for yourself and investigate. This sutta is about the Kalamas who went to Buddha for advice and asked him about the teaching of another teacher who taught falsehood).

Do not believe in anything (simply)
because you have heard it.

Do not believe in traditions because they
have been handed down for many generations.

Do not believe in anything because it is
spoken and rumoured by many.

Do not believe in anything (simply) because
it is found written in your religious books.

Do not believe in anything merely on the authority
of your teachers and elders.

But after observation and analysis
when you find that anything agrees with reason
and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all
then accept it and live up to it.

*This is the teaching of the Buddha

(Anguttara Nikaya Vol. 1, 188-193 )

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Karaniya Metta Sutta
(Dicourse of Loving-kindness)

1. "He who is skilled in well being, and who wishes to attain that state of Calm (Nibbana) should act thus: he should be dexterous, upright, exceedingly upright, obedient, gentle, and humble.

2. "Contented, easily supportable, with but few responsibilities, of simple livelihood, controlled in the senses, prudent, courteous, and not hanker after association with families.

3. "Let him not perform the slightest wrong for which wise men may rebuke him. May all beings be happy and safe. May they have happy minds.

4.& 5. "Whatever living beings there may be — feeble or strong (or the seekers and the attained) long, stout, or of medium size, short, small, large, those seen or those unseen, those dwelling far or near, those who are born as well as those yet to be born — may all beings have happy minds.

6. "Let him not deceive another nor despise anyone anywhere. In anger or ill will let him not wish another ill.

7. "Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.

8. "Let him radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

9. "Standing, walking, sitting or reclining, as long as he is awake, let him develop this mindfulness. This, they say, is 'Noble Living' here.

10. "Not falling into wrong views — being virtuous, endowed with insight, lust in the senses discarded — verily never again will he return to conceive in a womb."

This is the original teaching of Lord Buddha

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Discourse on Blessing (Mangala sutta)


Thus I have heard:
On one occasion the Blessed One,
was dwelling at the monastery of
Anathapindika in Jeta,s Grove near Savatthi.
When the night was far spent,
a certain deity whose surpassing splendour
illuminated the entire Jeta Grove,
came to the presence of the Blessed One,
and drawing near, respectfully saluted and
stood at one side.
Standing thus,
he addressed the Blessed One in verse:

Many deities and men,
yearning after good,
have pondered on Blessings.
Pray, tell me the Supreme Blessing.

Not to follow or associate with fools,
to associate with the wise,
and honour those who are worthy of honour.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

To reside in a suitable locality,
to have done meritorious actions in the past,
and to have set oneself on the right course
This is the Supreme Blessing.

Vast-learning, perfect handicraft,
a highly trained discipline
and pleasant speech.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

The support of father and mother,
the cherishing of wife and children
and peaceful occupations,
This is the Supreme Blessing.

Liberality, righteous conduct,
the helping of relatives
and blameless actions.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

To cease and abstain from evil,
forbearance with respect to intoxicants
and steadfastness in virtue.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

Reverence, humility,
contentment, gratitude and
opportune hearing of the Dhamma.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

Patience, obedience,
sight of the Samanas (holy men)
and religious discussions at due season.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

Self-control, pure life,
perception of the Noble Truths
and the realization of Nibbana.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

He whose mind does not flutter,
by contact with worldly contingencies,
sorrowless, stainless and secure.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

To them fulfilling matters such as these,
everywhere invincible,
in every way moving happily.
This is the Supreme Blessing.

This is the original teaching of Lord Buddha

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