南無本師釋迦牟尼佛
Namo Fundamental Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
The Dharma, infinitely profound and subtle; Is rarely encountered even in a million kalpas. Now we are able to hear, study, and follow it; May we fully realize the Tathagata’s true meaning.
吉 祥 經
Discourse on Great Blessings（Maha-mangala Sutta）
Thus have I heard:On one occasion the Blessed One was living near Savatthi at Jetavana at Anathapindika’s monastery.時已夜深，有一天神，殊勝光明，遍照園中，來至佛所。Now when the night was far advanced, a certain deity, whose surpassing radiance illuminated the whole of Jetavana, approached the Blessed One.恭敬禮拜，站立一旁。以偈白佛言：
Respectfully saluted him, and stood beside him. Standing thus, he addressed the Blessed One in verse:Many deities and men longing for happiness have pondered on (the question of) blessings. Pray tell me what the highest blessings are.To this the Blessed One replied:Not to associate with the foolish, but to associate with the wise, and to honor those worthy of honor — this is the highest blessing.To reside in a suitable locality, to have performed meritorious actions in the past, and to set oneself in the right direction — this is the highest blessing.Vast learning, skill in handicrafts, well grounded in discipline, and pleasant speech — this is the highest blessing.To support one’s father and mother; to cherish one’s wife and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupations — this is the highest blessing.Liberality, righteous conduct, rendering assistance to relatives, and performance of blameless deeds — this is the highest blessing.To cease and abstain from evil, to abstain from intoxicating drinks, and diligent in performing righteous acts — this is the highest blessing.Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude, and the timely hearing of the Dhamma, the teaching of the Buddha — this is the highest blessing.Patience, obedience, meeting the Samanas (holy men), and timely discussions on the Dhamma — this is the highest blessing.Self-control, chastity, comprehension of the Noble Truths, and the realization of Nibbana — this is the highest blessing.The mind that is not touched by the vicissitudes of life, the mind that is free from sorrow, stainless, and secure — this is the highest blessing.Those who have fulfilled the conditions (for such blessings) are victorious everywhere, and attain happiness everywhere — To them these are the highest blessings.
願以此功德 普及於一切
我等與眾生 皆共成佛道
We vow that this merit and virtue
May extend to all living beings
So that we and all beings
May together realize the Buddha Way