(OPRC) Lesson 69 (January 2, 2025) | Dhammapada 44-45 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 44-45
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Puppha
(Flowers)

44. Ko imaṁ pathaviṁ vijessati,
Who will master this earth of existence? 

Yamalokañ ca imaṁ sadevakaṁ?
And the realms of Yama and the devas?

Ko dhammapadaṁ sudesitaṁ,
Who will select a well-taught Dhamma teaching (37 Factors of Awakening),

Kusalo pupphamiva pacessati?
As a skilled person selects a flower?


45. Sekho pathaviṁ vijessati,
One in training will master this earth of existence 

Yamalokañ ca imaṁ sadevakaṁ;
And the realms of Yama and the devas.

Sekho dhammapadaṁ sudesitaṁ,
One in training will select a well-taught Dhamma teaching (37 Factors of Awakening),

Kusalo pupphamiva pacessati.
As a skilled person selects a flower.

Story: Pañcasata Bhikkhu Vatthu

Threefold Training

8 Hot Hells and 8 Cold Hells (16 Hells) 

6 Heavens 

37 Factors of Awakening

4 The Four Ways of Attending to Mindfulness: MN 10
4 The Four Right Strivings: AN 4.13, AN 4.14
4 The Four Paths to Power: SN 51.15, SN 51.20
5 The Five Faculties: AN 4.162, AN 4.163
5 The Five Strengths: AN 5.14
7 The Seven Factors of Awakening: SN 46.5
8 The Noble Eight-Fold Path: SN 45.8