As we encounter new experiences with a mindful and wise attention, we discover that one of three things will happen to our new experience: it will go away, it will stay the same, or it will get more intense. whatever happens does not really matter. ― Jack Kornfield
Verse 99: Forests are delightful, but the worldlings find no delight in them; only those who are free from passion will find delight in them, for they do not seek sensual pleasures.
The Story of a Woman
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (99) of this book, with reference to a woman of doubtful character.
A bhikkhu, after taking a subject of meditation from the Buddha, was practising meditation in an old garden. A woman of doubtful character came into the garden and, seeing the bhikkhu, tried to attract his attention and seduce him. The thera got frightened; at the same time, his whole body was diffused with some kind of delightful satisfaction. The Buddha saw him from his monastery, and with his supernormal power, sent rays of light to him, and the bhikkhu received this message, which said, “My son, where worldlings seek sensual pleasures is not the place for bhikkhus; bhikkhus should take delight in forests where worldlings find no pleasure.”
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 99: Forests are delightful, but the worldlings find no delight in them; only those who are free from passion will find delight in them, for they do not seek sensual pleasures.
End of Chapter Seven: The Arahat (Arahantavagga)
Dhammapada Verse 99
Annatara itthi Vatthu
Ramaniyani arannani
yaittha na ramati jano
vitaraga ramissanti
na te kamagavesino.
Source: Tipitaka
Love is taking care of oneself by freeing one’s mind of worries and conducting one self with propriety. ~Master Cheng Yen
I’ pray for ‘You’
A day that you truly deserve,
A day as good as your heart,
A day as bright as your smile,
And a day as wonderful as you want. ~sms
When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere. ~Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Asking yourself, What am I doing? will help you overcome the habit of wanting to complete things quickly. Smile to yourself and say, Washing this dish is the most important job in my life. When you ask, What am I doing?, reflect deeply on the question. If your thoughts are carrying you away, you need mindfulness to intervene. When you are really there, washing the dishes can be a deep and enjoyable experience. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
A woman is like a rose… If you take good care of her, you will see love blossom…. ~Unknown
Life is too short to start your day with broken pieces of yesterday, it will definitely destroy your wonderful today and ruin your great tomorrow. Life is too short to arugue and fight. Count your blessings. Value your friends and move on with your head held high and a smile for everyone. ~Unknown author
Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. ~ Buddha
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. ~William Hazlitt
Every smile makes you a day younger. ~Chinese Proverb
ព្រះត្រៃបិដក ប្រែថា កញ្រ្ចែង ឬ ល្អី ៣ សម្រាប់ដាក់ផ្ទុកពាក្យពេចន៍នៃព្រះសម្មាសម្ពុទ្ធ
The Tipitaka or Pali canon, is the collection of primary Pali language texts which form the doctrinal foundation of Theravada Buddhism. The three divisions of the Tipitaka are: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka.
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Should anyone wish to ridicule me and make me an object of jest and scorn why should I possibly care if I have dedicated myself to others?
Let them do as they wish with me so long as it does not harm them. May no one who encounters me ever have an insignificant contact.
Regardless whether those whom I meet respond towards me with anger or faith, may the mere fact of our meeting contribute to the fulfilment of their wishes.
May the slander, harm and all forms of abuse that anyone should direct towards me act as a cause of their enlightenment.
As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, so the wise are not shaken by blame and praise. As a deep lake is clear and calm, so the wise become tranquil after they listened to the truth…
Good people walk on regardless of what happens to them. Good people do not babble on about their desires. Whether touched by happiness or by sorrow, the wise never appear elated or depressed. ~The Dhammapada
