Episode 0487 - Sutta Nipata, part 18 (Maha-Mangala Sutta 2)
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Extended review & commentary on the Maha-Mangala Sutta with translations by Narada Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Association of the term "mangala" with 'long term welfare and benefit.'

Extended review of Bhikkhu Bodhi's PDF synopsis: the true nature of 'blessings:' the