Toh 813 2

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They are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!¹⁶

As soon as they connect with this vision,
Belief in the transitory collection,
Ethical discipline in the form of extreme austerity,
And doubt are simultaneously cast off,
And they see the truths of the noble ones.
Thus, they are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!¹⁷

With body, speech, or mind
They never produce the threefold evil deeds,
And even when they suddenly do, they do not conceal them,
And in that way, their view is not tainted with grasping.
Thus, they are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!

Just as a threshold beam planted in the ground
Is unmoved by winds from the four directions,
So are the members of the saṅgha of noble ones,
Who have insight into the highest path of the noble ones.
Thus, they are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!

Those who cultivate with profound wisdom
The eloquently taught truths of the noble ones
And consider giving away even their own bodies
Never encounter the eight perils.
Thus, they are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!

Just as a flame extinguished by the wind
Cannot be taken up and counted,
So do the offspring of the buddhas
Become indemonstrable
Once they have discarded all fetters.
Thus, they are called the most precious gem of the Saṅgha.
By this truth may there be well-being here!

May all sentient beings, moving or still, be well here!
And may they pay homage to the Buddha,
The supreme teacher, venerated by gods and humans!
May there be well-being here today!

May all sentient beings, moving or still, be well here!
May they pay homage to the Dharma,
The peaceful dispassion venerated by gods and humans!
May there be well-being here today!