One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble. ~The Buddha
As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse. ~Buddha
To support mother and father, to cherish partner and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing. ~Buddha
Verse 63: The fool who knows that he is a fool can, for that reason, be a wise man; but the fool who thinks that he is wise is, indeed, called a fool.
The Story of Two Pick-Pockets
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (63) of this book, with reference to two pick-pockets.
On one occasion, two pick-pockets joined a group of lay-disciples going to the Jetavana monastery, where the Buddha was giving a discourse. One of them listened attentively to the discourse and soon attained Sotapatti Fruition. However, the second thief did not attend to the discourse as he was bent on stealing only; and he managed to snatch a small sum of money from one of the lay-disciples. After the discourse they went back and cooked their meal at the house of the second thief, the one who managed to get some money. The wife of the second thief taunted the first thief, “You are so wise, you don’t even have anything to cook at your house.” Hearing this remark, the first thief thought to himself, “This one is so foolish that she thinks she is being very smart.” Then, together with some relatives, he went to the Buddha and related the matter to him.
To the man, the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 63: The fool who knows that he is a fool can, for that reason, be a wise man; but the fool who thinks that he is wise is, indeed, called a fool.
At the end of the discourse, all the relatives of the man attained Sotapatti Fruition.
Dhammapada Verse 63
Ganthibhedakacora Vatthu
Ya balo mannati balyam
panditovapi tena so
balo ca panditamani
sa ve baloti vuccati.
Source: Tipitaka
Learn to calm down the winds of your mind, and you will enjoy great inner peace. – Remez Sasson
Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind. – Dalai Lama
No matter how high up you get, never forget where you came from. ~Beeru Singh
Speak well of others, not of their faults. ~Buddha
Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along. – Paramahansa Yogananda
“Be your own kind of beautiful…”
Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you. ― Margaret Thatcher
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
