The Jewel Rosary of the Bodhisattvas

End of the poem ….

Practising in this way, you will complete
The twofold accumulation of merit and wisdom,
And eliminate the two forms of obscuration.
By making meaningful this human existence,
In time, you will gain unsurpassable awakening.

The jewel of faith, the jewel of discipline,
The jewel of giving, the jewel of learning,
The jewel of dignity, the jewel of self-control,
And the jewel of wisdom—these are the seven riches.

These most sacred forms of wealth
Are seven riches that can not be exhausted.

Do not speak of this to non-human beings.

In the company of others, guard your speech;
Whenever you are alone, guard your mind.

This concludes The Jewel Rosary of the Bodhisattvas composed by the Indian preceptor Dipamkara Shrijnana.

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2oo9 Necklaces & Ties Last Meeting!

Today we have celebrated our last meeting of the year! It was deep and moving. As always, we have shared thoughts, ideas, achievements and goals  for the coming year.

We have closed the meeting working on the seven jewels of  Buddhism:

” The jewel of dignity, the jewel of  wisdom,

   the jewel of learning, the jewel of discipline,

   the jewel of giving, the jewel of self-control,

   the jewel of  faith. these are the seven riches.

(From the Jewel rosary of the Bodhisattva)

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