He who can curb his wrath as soon as it arises, as a timely antidote will check snake’s venom that so quickly spreads - such a monk gives up the here and the beyond, just as a serpent sheds its worn-out skin.
(Sutta Nipata)
(Sutta Nipata)
Having gone on his almsround, the sage should then go to the forest, standing or taking a seat at the foot of a tree. The enlightened one, intent on jhana, should find delight in the forest, should practice jhana at the foot of a tree, attaining his own satisfaction.
(Nalaka Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
(Nalaka Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened.
(Sutta Nipata)
(Sutta Nipata)
Resolutely train yourself to attain peace.
(Utthana Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
(Utthana Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
The root of suffering is attachment.
(Sutta Sunakkhatta)
(Sutta Sunakkhatta)
We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.
(Samyutta Nikaya)
(Samyutta Nikaya)
As a water bead on a lotus leaf, as water on a red lily, does not adhere, so the sage does not adhere to the seen, the heard, or the sensed.
(Jara Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
(Jara Sutta, Sutta Nipata)
As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse.
(Dhammapada, verse 320)
(Dhammapada, verse 320)
Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.
(Sutta Nipata, Magandiya Sutta)
(Sutta Nipata, Magandiya Sutta)