When others do not understand, let us, who do understand this, restrain ourselves in this regard; for that is how conflicts are laid to rest.
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The Dhammapada, translated by Buddharakkhita, is one of the most cherished scriptures of Theravada Buddhism — a collection of 423 verses attributed to the Buddha himself, presenting the core of the dharma in pithy, memorable form. Its verses on the mind, suffering, the path, and nirvana have guided and comforted practitioners for over two thousand years. This translation is widely used in meditation centers and Buddhist studies programs for its fidelity and clarity.
- Author
- Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
- Tradition
- Buddhist
- Source text
- Dhammapada
- Chapter
- Dhammapada — Pairs (6)
- Verse / page
- dhp.6
- Topics
- Self-ControlUnderstandingWisdomRespectSelf-Discipline
Same theme, different voices
Yes, spiritual discipline is necessary.
What is truly required is not getting rid of the body, but rather controlling our base impulses. This control is not about destruction, but about restraining and harnessing them.
The goal of moral discipline is to cleanse the heart of passion and resentment, until it becomes like a clear mirror, reflecting the light of God.