This work is a study of the Maha Mangala Sutta, an important discourse of the Buddha on the thirty-eight true blessings or true lucky signs (mangala). It contains universal, timeless teachings that lead to material as well as spiritual well-being and is very popular in the Buddhist countries.

Life's Highest Blessings: The Maha Mangala Sutta, Pariyatti Publishing, Paperback, 100 pp, $7.95

Laurence Mills (formerly Bhikkhu Khantipalo)is an extremely accomplished Pali scholar and has published a great many influential books and articles on Buddhism. After more than thirty years as a Theravada monk, including extended periods as a forest hermit, he disrobed to pursue further research into Mahayana Buddhism, in particular the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is one of the founding fathers of Buddhism in Australia and is well known for his inspirational practice and teaching. He lives in the U.K.