The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best; second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous; third, what’s pleasing, not displeasing; fourth, what is true, not false.
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Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow,
Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.
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Some do not understand that we must die, But those
Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.
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As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from
As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse.
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Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the
Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.
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Just as a mother would protect her only child with
Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.
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Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts!
Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts!
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Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart:
Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart: This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
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When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching
When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching after others, you watch after yourself.
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Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness
Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth.