Let all spirits be happy.

Excerpt

Whatever spirits have come together here, either belonging to the earth or living in the air, let all spirits be happy, and then listen attentively to what is said.

Source Sutta-Nipâta, Uragavagga, v. 221 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Sutta-Nipāta, before speaking, the Buddha wishes happiness to all the beings present, visible and invisible, those of the earth and those of the air (the “spirits”, subtle beings of the Indian tradition). Today, before an important conversation, inwardly wish happiness to the person who is going to listen to you.

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