所行藏（Sujato 英译）第 7 阅读页 · CP7 · Prince Candana’s Conduct

The Conduct Leading to BuddhahoodThe Conduct Leading to BuddhahoodThe Chapter With AkittiThe Chapter With Akitti

The Perfection of Giving (7th)The Perfection of Giving (7th)Prince Candana’s ConductPrince Candana’s Conduct“Then again when I was“Then again when I was

the true-born son of the One Kingthe true-born son of the One Kingin the city of flowers, Pupphavatī,in the city of flowers, Pupphavatī,I was called Prince Canda, the Moon.I was called Prince Canda, the Moon.

Then, released from being sacrificed,Then, released from being sacrificed,I fled the sacrificial enclosure.I fled the sacrificial enclosure.Giving rise to a sense of urgency,Giving rise to a sense of urgency,

I performed a great offering.I performed a great offering.I did not drink, I did not eat,I did not drink, I did not eat,I did not enjoy any foodI did not enjoy any food

for five or six daysfor five or six dayswithout offering to a worthy recipient.without offering to a worthy recipient.Suppose there was a merchantSuppose there was a merchant

who had made a store of goods.who had made a store of goods.They would take those goodsThey would take those goodsto where they could make a large profit.to where they could make a large profit.

So too, even giving what one has used oneselfSo too, even giving what one has used oneselfto others is very fruitful.to others is very fruitful.That is why what is to be given to othersThat is why what is to be given to others

multiplies a hundredfold.multiplies a hundredfold.Knowing the reason for this,Knowing the reason for this,I gave gifts in life after life.I gave gifts in life after life.

Aiming for awakening,Aiming for awakening,I never backtracked from giving.”I never backtracked from giving.”