May All Beings Be Well

1. Bearing in mind that “Loving Kindness” (Metta) is perfection (Paramitha)2. Do not be attached to anyone.3. Do not dislike anyone.4. Cultivate the quality of equanimity (Upekka).5. Have no regret about losses.6. Do not expect new gains and rewards.7. Do not expect inheritance.8. Collect stable treasures viz-meritorious deeds (Kusala karma).9. Collect treasures that will follow you viz-Virtue, Meditation.10. Do not think of the past.11. Have no wishes for the future.12. Spend the present time mindfully.13. Do not be shaken by the ways of world.14. Cultivate a stable mind.15. Have no attachments to families.16. Know that the truth wins.17. Bearing in mind that “Truth” (Satthya) is perfection (Paramitha)18. Do not interfere in other people’s affairs.19. Do not be concerned about the fault of others possession.20. Do not judge other people’s activities.21. All things having life or not are subject to change all the time.22. Do not think that you also should hanker for wealth and possessions like others.23. Fill yourself with righteous and pure wealth.24. Collect all “Noble Possession” (Arya Dhanaya).25. Do not find faults about others at any time.26. Become pure by focusing attention on your self.27. Bear in mind the saying “advise others after practicing what you say”.28. Practice patience.29. Follow the example of ascetic Shanthivada.30. Bearing in mind that “Patience” (Kshanthi) is perfection.31. Considering that all beings like to be happy like yourself, wish “may all be happy and peaceful”.32. Think of virtues of your parents.33. Look after elders.34. Do not harbor thoughts about the misdeeds done to you by other people.35. Even false accusations are made against you, bear them with equanimity. It’s a noble virtue.36. Do not criticize others.37. Do not engage in dispute about any matter.38. Bear in silence about matters whether they are true or false.39. Do not give mental pain to anybody.40. Accept good advice, even if it comes from a younger person.41. Follow the Arahath Sariputta as an example.42. Do not be a slave to “Four Wrong paths” (Sathara Agthiya) viz greed; hate; delusion; cowardice.43. Guard your speech.44. Speak mindfully.45. Do not scold anyone in anger.46. Do not listen to what is not agreeable to you.47. Do not pay any attention to objects that is not agreeable to you.48. Strive to guard the “Three Doors” viz Body action, speech and thoughts.49. Determine not to do even a minor misdeed, which will be censured by the wise.50. Bearing in mind that”Determination” (Adistanaya) is perfection (Paramitha).51. Be aware that even a minor fault has a bad effect.52. Constantly remember that all things are conditioned by the mind.53. When you are moving in a crowd/group think of the comforts of others regardless of your own comfort/convenience.54. Erase hatred like a line drawn on water.55. Practice Loving Kindness (Metta) when you encounter enemies/unfriendly people.56. Practice Compassion (Karuna) when confronted with disagreeable and unpleasant objects.57. Do not inflict suffering on others in order to please your senses.58. Follow the middle path industriously even with reference to meritorious deeds.59. Use frequently the “Dasa Dhamma Sutta”.60. Follow the good example of being grateful, being aware of gratitude.61. The Buddha after his enlightenment showed his gratitude to the Bodhi Tree by gazing at it continuously for seven days. Meditate on this.62. Cultivate the “Four Sublime States”(Brahmma Vihara – Metta, Karuna, Muditha and Upakka).63. Strive to put up a “Mansion of Compassion”.64. Develop the “Four ways of showing favor (Sathara Sangraha Vatthu) viz – liberality; kindly speech, beneficial actions; impartiality.65. Cultivate the “ Seven Factors of Enlightenment” (Saptha Bojjhanga) viz – mindfulness, investigation of law; energy; rapture; tranquility; concentration; equanimity.66. Follow the example of The Buddha who did not commit any misdeed even secretly.67. Practice what you preach.68. Cultivate the qualities of “Bodhisatva”.69. Remember that aspirations made with a pure heart yield results.70. Make the “Mansion of your heart” a “Buddha Mansion”.