150. Happy Days

AN 3:150 Happy Days

Translated from the Pali by Nyanaponika Thera and Bhikkhu Bodhi

Whatever beings, O monks, behave righteously by body, speech, and mind during the morning, a happy morning will be theirs.

Whatever beings behave righteously by body, speech, and mind at noon, a happy noon will be theirs.

Whatever beings behave righteously by body, speech, and mind during the evening, a happy evening will be theirs. Truly auspicious and a festive time, A happy morning and a joyful rising, A precious moment and a blissful hour Will come for those who offer alms To the ones who lead the holy life.

On such a day, right acts in words and deeds, Right thoughts and noble aspirations, Bring gain to those who practise them; Happy are those who reap such gain, For they have grown in the Buddha’s Teaching. May you and all your relatives Be happy and enjoy good health!