Contemplating the Qualities of the Buddha:
Worthy, honourable and perfectly
self-Enlightened is the Buddha!
Consummated in knowledge and behaviour, totally transcended,
expert in all dimensions, knower of all worlds, unsurpassable
trainer of those who can be tamed, both teacher and guide of gods
as well as of humans, blessed, exalted, awakened and enlightened
is the
Buddha!!!
When a bhikkhu is
devoted to this recollection of the Buddha, he is
respectful and deferential towards the Master. He attains fullness
of faith, awareness, understanding and merit. He has much happiness
and gladness. He conquers fear and dread. He is able to endure pain.
He comes to feel as if he were living in the Master's presence...!
And his body, when
dwelling in
this recollection of the Buddha's special
qualities, becomes worthy of veneration, just
as like a
fine shrine room.
His mind tends towards the sphere of the Buddhas. When he encounters
an opportunity for transgression, he has acute awareness of conscience
and shame as vivid as though he were face to face with the Master.
If he penetrates no higher, he is at least headed for a happy destiny!
Now when a man is truly wise,
His constant task will surely be:
This recollection of the Buddha,
Blessed with such mighty potency.
Vism I 213
Remembering these perfectly Well Gone Ones
(Sammā-SamBuddha):
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/b/buddha.htm
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/The_Three_Jewels.htm
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/IV/Buddha_Contemplation.htm
