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Home › Matrceta’s Hymn to the Buddha

Matrceta’s Hymn to the Buddha

  • Introduction
  • 1. Invocation
  • 2. In Praise of Causes
  • 3. In Praise of Incomparability
  • 4. In Praise of Wonders
  • 5. In Praise of Form
  • 6. In Praise of Compassion
  • 7. In Praise of Speech
  • 8. In Praise of Teaching
  • 9. In Praise of Benefits Conferred
  • 10. In Praise of Guidance
  • 11. In Praise of Arduous Deeds
  • 12. In Praise of Skill
  • 13. In Praise of Freedom from Debt
  • Notes
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