This is the greatest blessing.
"10 Self-restraint and purity,
The knowledge of noble truths,
The attainment of Nirvâna,—
This is the greatest blessing."
THE ONE THING NEEDFUL.
Certain subtle questions were proposed to Buddha, such as: What will best conquer the evil passions of man? What is the most savoury gift for the alms-bowl of the mendicant? Where is true happiness to be found? Buddha replied to them all with one word, Dharma (the heavenly life). (Bigandet, p. 225.)
"WHOSOEVER SHALL SMITE THEE ON THY RIGHT CHEEK OFFER HIM THE OTHER ALSO."
A merchant from Sûnaparanta having joined Buddha's society, was desirous of preaching to his relations, and is said to have asked the permission of the master so to do.
"The people of Sûnaparanta," said Buddha, "are exceedingly violent; if they revile you what will you do?"