The Buddha was living near Savatthi at Jetavana at Anathapindika's monastery and a very spiritual person said to him "Many deities and men longing for happiness have pondered on (the question of) blessings. Pray tell me what the highest blessings are.” This was the Buddha’s response:
Non-association with fools,
And association with wise men,
Honor of respectworthy persons,
This is the highest blessing.
Living in a civilized land,
Having done good in the past,
To set oneself in the right course,
This is the highest blessing.
Great learning and skill at work,
And well-practiced moral observances,
Words which are well spoken,
This is the highest blessing.
Taking care of father and mother,
Caring for wife and children,
And acting without confusion,
This is the highest blessing.
Liberality and righteous conduct,
The protection of relatives,
Faultless actions,
This is the highest blessing.
Complete abstention from evil,
And abstention from drinking,
And diligence in performing righteous acts ,
This is the highest blessing.
Reverence and humility,
Contentment and gratitude,
Timely hearing of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) at the proper time,
This is the highest blessing.
Patience and gentleness,
Meeting with holy people,
Discussion of Dharma at the right time,
This is the highest blessing.
A mind unshaken by the worldly winds, sorrowless, pure, and full of peace,
This is the highest blessing.
Those who act in this way
Are undefeated in all circumstance
And attain happiness everywhere,
These are the highest blessings.
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