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Buddhism
Lesson 196

Reverence and humility, contentment and gratitude, the hearing of the Dhamma at due seasons, this is the highest blessing.

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Reverence and humility, contentment and gratitude, the hearing of the Dhamma at due seasons, this is the highest blessing.

Source Sutta-Nipâta, Cûlavagga, v. 258-264 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Sutta-Nipâta, the Buddha counts among the highest blessings simple qualities: reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the Dhamma (his teaching) at the right time. Today, before going to bed, write down three things you are grateful for and one person to whom you want to show respect tomorrow.

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