十福临门
孝悌节义第一福
勤俭持家第二福
诚正作业第三福
远离恶友第四福
笃实处世第五福
知足感恩第六福
身心安稳第七福
慈心利人第八福
修证佛法第九福
诸苦灭尽无上福
The Arrival of Ultimate Fortunes
~ New Year blessings from Ven. Bhikkhu Vūpasama
1st fortune arrives when one fulfills fraternal duty, integrity, & loyalty to elders & peers
2nd fortune arrives for an industrious / prudent householder devoted to one’s family
3rd fortune arrives from persistence towards an honest profession
4th fortune arrives with avoidance of mischievous & evil influences
5th fortune arrives with realistic and practical outlook for society
6th fortune arrives when one is content, thankful of the present
7th fortune arrives when one’s mind and body are at peace
8th fortune arrives when one is benevolent / caring to others
9th fortune arrives from practicing and realizing Buddha’s teachings
Ultimate fortune arrives with riddance of all mental sufferings.