Great learning & practical skills

Why did Buddha teach about Mangala Sutta?

• People wanted to learn a new sutta.

• People do not have a general agreement on the way to collect good blessings in life.

• People were fighting among themselves frequently.

The word "mangala" means......

• something practical in daily lives

• something magical that bring surprises.

• something good that bring happiness and prosperity.

"Practical skill" is the ___th blessing in Mangala Sutta.

• 6

• 7

• 8

Why do we need to practise "Great Learning"?

• to gain more general knowledge.

• to support our livelihood and gain positive energy into our mind.

• to forget about the unhappiness events in life.

We can gain ______________ through practicing "Great Learning".

• great fortune

• good friends

• spiritual freedom

"Practical skills" carries the meaning of ..........

• listening to the Dhamma.

• be practical in our living skills.

• how good somebody can do in his or her own skills.

When we have the practical skills, we can attain the following EXCEPT___________ .

• make an honest and proper living.

• develop our knowledge.

• using wrong practice to earn a living.

When we choose the practical skills to earn our livelihood, we MUST NOT .........

• look for high pay job.

• cause harm to others.

• get near to bad companions.

How do we deepen our knowledge on Dhamma?

• always say good things about others.

• study and practice it whenever we have the chance.

• helping the people around us in daily housework.

In order to achieve spiritual liberation ( freedom ) , we should __________ .

• study and practice the Dhamma.

• always visit the library.

• read a lot of books.