DHAMMAPADA

3. MIND

 

43.  Niether mother, father nor any other relative can do one greater good than one’s own well-directed mind! 

 

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DHAMMAPADA

 

MIND

 

42.  Whatever harm an enemy may do to an enemy, or a hater to a hater, an ill-directed mind inflicts on oneself a greater harm.  

 

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Teachings of Lord Buddha – Translated from Pali

 

MIND

 

41.  Ere long,  alas! this body will lie upon the earth, unheeded and lifeless, like a useless log. 

 

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DHAMMAPADA

 

3.  MIND

 

41:  Ere long alas!  this body will lie upon the earth, unheeded and lifeless, like a useless log.

 

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DHAMMAPADA

3. MIND

40.  Realizing that this body is as fragile  as a clay pot, and fortifying this mind like a well- fortified city, fight out Mara with the sword of Wisdom. Then, guarding the conquest, remain unattached. 

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DHAMMAPADA

3.  Mind

39.  There is nor fear for an awakened one, whose mind is not sodden(by lust) nor afflicted (by hate), and who has gone beyond both merit and demerit  (a)  Continue reading →

DHAMMAPADA !

3. Mind !

 

37.  Dwelling in the cave (of the heart), the mind, without form, wanders far and alone.  Those who subdue this mind are liberated from the bonds of Mara. 

38.  Wisdom never becomes perfect in one whose mind is not steadfast, who knows not the Good Teaching and whose faith wavers.  

 

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DHAMMAPADA

3. MIND

35.  WONDERFUL, INDEED, IT IS TO SUBDUE THE MIND, SO DIFFICULT TO SUBDUE, EVER SWIFT, AND SEIZING WHATEVER IT DESIRES. A TAMED MIND BRINGS HAPPINESS,

36.  LET THE DISCERNING MAN GUARD THE MIND, SO DIFFICULT TO DETECT AND EXTREMELY SUBTLE, SEIZING WHATEVER IT DESIRES. A GUARDED MIND BRINGS HAPPINESS. 

 

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The Panchshila 

All the religions of the world are based on the fundamental principles of good conduct and prohibit their followers to indulge in the misconduct and misbehavior that may harm the society at large.

So, the Panchshila of Buddha is comprised of the basic teachings of conduct which are as under:

1. No killing	Respect for life
2. No stealing	Respect for others’ property
3. No sexual misconduct	Respect for our pure nature
4. No lying	Respect for honesty
5. No intoxicants	Respect for a clear mind

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3. MIND

33.  Just as a fletcher straightens an arrow shaft, even so the discerning man straightens his mind — so fickle and unsteady, so difficult to guard.

34.  As a fish when pulled out of water and cast on land throbs and quivers, even so is this mind agitated. Hence should one abandon the realm of Mara. 

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