The Conduct Leading to Buddhahood

The Chapter With Akitti

The Perfection of Giving (6th)

King Nimi’s Conduct

“Then again when I was
in the capital city of Mithilā
I was the great king named Nimi,
astute and seeking the good.

Then having had constructed
four halls with four openings,
I provided gifts there
for beasts, birds, men, and so forth.

Clothing and beds,
food and drink to enjoy:
I provided them without let,
performing a great offering.

Suppose a servant is looking
to get a raise from their boss,
they’d seek to fulfill their needs
by body, speech, and mind.

In that way in every life
I shall seek the wisdom born of awakening.
Having pleased beings with gifts,
I wish for the supreme awakening.”