Mangala Sutta: The Process of Life Development According to the Threefold Training
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This academic article examines the process of developing life according to the threefold training (Tisikkhā) by applying the 38 blessings (Maṅgala Sutta). The study finds that the process of self-development consists of three stages, each yielding three types of benefits: The stage of morality (Sīla) corresponding to blessings 1-26, this stage involves cultivating virtue and social harmony. It brings immediate benefits (Diṭṭhadhammikattha) such as good health, strong family bonds, and a well-ordered society. The stage of concentration (Samādhi) covering blessings 27-30, this stage focuses on inner peace and mental stability. It yields future-oriented benefits (Samparāyikattha) that extend beyond immediate perception, including deep contentment, confidence in moral values, and a life of integrity and tranquility. The stage of wisdom (Paññā) encompassing blessings 31-38, this stage represents the highest level of development leading to Nibbāna. It provides the ultimate benefit (Paramattha-attha) by fostering wisdom that penetrates the true nature of existence, resulting in liberation from suffering and the realization of supreme peace. This structured approach, guided by the teachings of the Buddha.
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