But 80 KARMA of such world-periods, O monks, many have passed away, many hundreds, many thousands, many hundred thousands. Further, the Buddha repeatedly mentioned his reservations when using conventional speech, e. In paying homage thus to the Triple Gem, worthy of the highest homage, A vast amount of merit is accumulated: By its power, may danger be destroyed. Not reviling, not injuring, Restraint in line with the monastic code, Moderation in food, Dwelling in seclusion, Devotion to the heightened mind: This is the Buddhas' teaching. IntheoldSuttatexts, three adhipateyya are however mentioned: atta-, loka-, dhamma- AN
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