7 causes for the Dhamma to last a long time

Seven causes for the Dhamma to last a long time:

1. A Tathagata has become totally unbound

2. The monks, nuns, male lay followers, and female lay followers live with respect, with deference, for the Teacher

3. They live with respect, with deference, for the Dhamma

4. They live with respect for the Sangha

5. They live with respect for the Training

6. They live with concentration

7. They live with heedfulness; live with respect, with deference, for hospitality

(from Anguttara Nikaya 7.56)

References

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