5 pleasant things that are hard to obtain

Five pleasant things that are hard to obtain:

1. Long life

2. Beauty

3. Happiness

4. Status

5. Rebirth in heaven

(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.43)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/