BUDDHIST WISDOM

[Pravin Kumar]

It is easy for the good person to do good deeds, but for the evil one it is difficult to do good deeds. It is easy for the evil person to do bad deeds, but it is difficult for the good one to do bad deeds.

- Udana

Fools, their wisdom weak, are their own enemies as they go through life, doing evil that bears bitter fruit.

- Dhammapada, 66, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride.

- Sutta Nipata

He who has put away evil, who is humble, free from impurity, self restrained, versed in knowledge, leading a holy life, That man may be truly called a Brahmana. For him there are no desires anywhere in the world.

- Udana

What is the benefit of exerting mental effort the wrong way?

- Guon

[mysticvirgo]

It is tha elemination of desire that is so terribly difficult. Especially those of European ancestries.