Bhikkhu Bodhi: Life’s Highest Blessings: A Study of the Maha-Mangala Sutta Friday Evening

In this podcast, Bhikkhu Bodhi shares insights from the Maha Mangala Sutta, a significant Buddhist teaching on blessings. He introduces "dhamma" as a pivotal concept that nurtures and supports individuals on their journey toward well-being and liberation. The sutta offers a detailed roadmap for living in harmony with the Dharma, beginning with fundamental virtues and advancing to higher spiritual practices, ultimately leading to enlightenment. Bhikkhu Bodhi discusses the Buddha's daily life and the various types of enlightened beings: Sammasambuddha, Pacceka Buddha, and Arahant, emphasizing the crucial role of the Sammasambuddha in spreading the Dharma. The lecture wraps up with a heartfelt recitation and the sharing of merit.