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Buddhism
Lesson 226

Therefore, O brethren—ye to whom the truths I have perceived have been made known by me—having thoroughly made yourselves masters of them, practise them, meditate upon them, and spread them abroad; in order that pure religion may last long and be perpetuated, in order that it may continue to be for the good and happiness of the great multitudes, out of pity for the world, to the good and the gain and the weal of gods and men!

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Therefore, O brethren—ye to whom the truths I have perceived have been made known by me—having thoroughly made yourselves masters of them, practise them, meditate upon them, and spread them abroad; in order that pure religion may last long and be perpetuated, in order that it may continue to be for the good and happiness of the great multitudes, out of pity for the world, to the good and the gain and the weal of gods and men!

Source Mahâparinibbâna Sutta 3.64-65 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Mahâparinibbâna Sutta, shortly before leaving this world, the Buddha asks his disciples to live what he has taught them, to meditate on it and to share it, out of compassion, for the good and happiness of all. Today, choose a teaching that has done you good, put it into practice, then simply share it with someone it could help.

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