No, 4.— 1848. j 



BUDDHISM. — PATTA KAMMA. 



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ON BUDDHISM.— PATTA KAMMA. 

 Or, The Present Result of Virtuous Conduct. 

 By the Rev. D. J. Gogerly, 



(Read 4th November, 1848.) 



While Bhagawa resided in Jetawana, a park belonging to 

 Anathapindako near Sewet, the Gahapati Anathapinclako went 

 there, and, having worshipped Buddha, sat down at a respectful 

 distance. When he was seated Bhagawa said : 



" Gahapati, there are four objects difficult of attainment, yet 

 desirable, gratifying and productive of pleasure. The first of 

 these is the attainment of wealth in conjunction with piety. 



The second is, having obtained wealth in conjunction with 

 piety, to be applauded by relatives and judicious friends. The 

 third is, having obtained wealth in conjunction with piety, 

 and being applauded by judicious friends, to live long in 

 the enjoyment of health. The fourth is, having obtained 

 wealth in conjunction with piety, having been applauded by 

 relatives and judicious friends, and having lived long in the 

 enjoyment of health, to obtain, upon the dissolution of the frame 

 by death, a heavenly state, where all is enjoyment. These, 

 Gahapati, are the four objects, difficult of attainment, yet 

 desirable, gratifying and productive of pleasure. 



" For the attainment of these objects four things are necessary. 

 The being endued with faith, with virtue, with liberality, and 

 with wisdom. 



What is the being endued with Faith ? A disciple of Buddha 

 has a correct creed : he believes that Bhagawa is immaculate, 

 that he is the supreme Buddha, perfect in wisdom and excellent 

 in conduct ; that he is acquainted with the state of all worlds ; 

 is the subjector of men and their infallible guide ; the preceptor 



