The document discusses the twelve highest blessings, which include associating with the wise, living in suitable places, and performing good deeds. It emphasizes traits such as generosity, patience, humility, and self-control as pathways to happiness and spiritual fulfillment. Those who embody these blessings are said to be undefeated by adversities and find happiness everywhere.

1. What is the
Highest blessing ?
什么是最吉祥？

3. The Discourse On
Blessings
吉祥经
Song: Home Sweet Home

5. 1
Not to associate with fools,
But to associate with the wise ,
And to honour those worthy of respect.
勿近愚痴人，
应与智者交，
尊敬有德者 .

7. 2
To live in a suitable place,
To have done good deeds in the past,
To set oneself in the right course.
居住适宜处，
往昔有德行，
置身于正道 .

9. 3
To have much learning,
To be skillful in handicraft,
Well-trained in discipline,
And to be of good speech.
多闻工艺精，
严持诸禁戒，
言谈悦人心 .

11. 4
To support mother and father,
To cherish wife and children ,
And to be engaged in peaceful
occupation.
奉养父母亲，
爱护妻与子，
从业要无害 .

13. 5
To be generous in giving,
To be righteous in conduct,
To help one's relatives,
And to be blameless in actions.
布施好品德，
帮助众亲眷，
行为无瑕疵 .

15. 7
To loathe and abstain from evil,
To refrain from intoxicants,
And to be steadfast in virtues.
邪行须禁止，
克己不饮酒，
美德坚不移 .

17. 8
To be respectful, humble,
Contented and grateful;
And to listen to the Dhamma
On due occasions.
恭敬与谦让，
知足并感恩，
及时闻教法 .

19. 9
To be patient and obedient,
To associate with holy men,
And to have religious discussions on
due occasions .
忍耐与顺从，
亲近净梵行，
适时论信仰 .

21. 10
To have self-control,
And live a holy life ,
To understand the Noble Truths
And the realisation of Nibbana .
自治净生活，
领悟八正道，
实证涅磐法 .

23. 11
Facing worldly conditions,
One’s mind remains unshaken,
Sorrowless, stainless and secure.
八风不动心，
无忧无污染，
宁静无烦恼 .

25. 12
Those who perform such auspicious deeds
Are undefeated by all enemies
And gain happiness everywhere,
These are the most highest blessings.
依此行持者，
无往而不胜，
一切处得福，
是为最吉祥 .