Wednesday, October 7, 2009

DHAMMAPADA

We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Speak or act with an impure mind
And trouble will follow you
As the wheel follows the ox that draws the cart.

We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Speak or act with a pure mind
And happiness will follow you
As your shadow, unshakable.
How can a troubled mind
Understand the way?

Your worst enemy cannot harm you
As much as your own thoughts, unguarded.

But once mastereed,
No one can help you as much,
Not even your father or your mother.

from the DHAMMAPADA, translated by Thomas Byron, in my book Teachings Of The Buddha

Just happened to be the chapter I read tonight in my book...I think these are some truly valuable thoughts to have provoked in yourself.

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