Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

In the well-known invocation to the Buddha Sakyamuni
widely used in Theravada lands (in Pali: Namo Tassa
Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa), there are
significant meanings to the three epithets of the Buddha.
The first is Bhagavat (the Excellent One among men):
this title belongs to the position of cause, representing
the human body appearing among mankind but exalted
above them. Second is Arhat (the Worthy One): this is
in the position of course, since the Buddha practiced as
an arhat and bhiksu himself, by his own life showing the
way to enlightenment. The third is samyaksambuddha
(the Fully Enlightened One): this is the aim of the
Bodhisattva, which is in the position of consequence.
Although the teachings of the Agamas do not mention
clearly the six paramitas, still the elements can be
discovered. For instance, in the Dharmapada, a
Hinayana work, are found the following verses on
Dana:
"In this world it is good to serve mother
And good to serve father as well,
Good it is to serve the monks
And good to give to the Noble Ones."
"Truly, the miserly fare not to heaven worlds
Nor indeed do fools praise liberality,
But the wise man rejoices in giving
And by such acts alone, he becomes happy
hereafter."
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