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I f you delight in crowds, you will undergo much affliction. It is like when a flock of birds gathers in a great tree, the tree is in danger of collapsing.


Buddhism quote 7797 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




H e is indeed virtuous, wise, and righteous who neither for his own sake nor for the sake of another (does any wrong), who does not crave for sons, wealth, or kingdom, and does not desire success by unjust means.


Buddhism quote 7798 |  v.84, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita.   See original Chinese




E asy to do are things that are bad and harmful to oneself. But exceedingly difcult to do are things that are good and benefcial.


Buddhism quote 7799 |  v.163, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita.   See original Chinese




F ew among men are those who cross to the farther shore. The rest, the bulk of men, only run up and down the hither bank. But those who act according to the perfectly taught Dhamma30 will cross the realm of Death, so difficult to cross.


Buddhism quote 7800 |  vv.85, 86, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita.   See original Chinese

30 Dhamma: Or Dharma, the truth taught by the Buddha.（法：佛教授的真理。）




T hose whose minds have reached full excellence in the factors of enlightenment, who, having renounced acquisitiveness, rejoice in not clinging to things — rid of cankers, glowing with wisdom, they have attained Nibbana in this very life.


Buddhism quote 7801 |  v.88, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita.   See original Chinese




I t is because beings are impeded by transitory defilements and afflictions that they do not realize Bodhi31 or become Arhats.


Buddhism quote 7802 |  Book 1, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese

31 Perfect Enlightenment.




W hen you teach people of the world to cultivate Samadhi, they must first of all cut off the mind of sexual desire. This is the first clear and decisive instruction on purity given by the Tathagatas, the Buddhas of the past, the Bhagavans.


Buddhism quote 7803 |  Book 6, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




P eople who cultivate the Way are like dry grass: it is essential to keep it away from an oncoming fire. People who cultivate the Way look upon desire as something they must stay far away from.


Buddhism quote 7804 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




P eople are unable to renounce wealth and sex. They are just like a child who cannot resist honey on the blade of a knife. Even though the amount is not even enough for a single meal serving, he will lick it and risk cutting his tongue in the process.


Buddhism quote 7805 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




P eople are bound to their families and homes to an extent that is worse than being confined by a prison. There will be a day when a prisoner is set free, but people will never think of leaving their families. Don’t they fear they will be overpowered by emotion, love, and sex? Despite being in danger under a tiger’s jaws, their hearts are blissfully oblivious as if they are throwing themselves into a swamp and drown, therefore, they are known as ordinary people. If one can pass through this gateway to rid of afiction, one will become an Arhat!


Buddhism quote 7806 |  Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.   See original Chinese




A person harbouring greed and desire is like holding a torch walking against the wind; he is bound to burn his hand.


Buddhism quote 7807 |  Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.   See original Chinese




P eople who cherish love and desire do not see the Way. Just as when you stir clear water with your hand, those who stand beside it cannot see their reflections, so, too, people who are entangled in love and desire have turbidity in their minds, and therefore they cannot see the Way. You Shramanas should cast aside love and desire. When the stains of love and desire disappear, you will be able to see the Way.


Buddhism quote 7808 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




B e careful not to believe your own mind; your mind is not to be believed. Be careful not to get involved with sex; involvement with sex leads to disaster. After you have attained Arhatship, you can believe your own mind.


Buddhism quote 7809 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




D esire is born from your intentions. Intentions are born from thoughts. When both aspects of the mind are still, there is neither form nor activity.


Buddhism quote 7810 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




G reed and desires cause people to worry and worry leads to fear. If you rid yourself of desire, what is there to worry or fear about?


Buddhism quote 7811 |  Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.   See original Chinese




T oo much desire brings pain. Death and rebirth are wearisome ordeals, originating from our thoughts of greed and lust. By lessening desires we can realize absolute truth and enjoy peace, freedom, and health in body and mind.


Buddhism quote 7812 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese




T hose who have little desire do not flatter in order to get what they want from others, and will not be dominated by the sense organs and succumb to temptation of sensory pleasure.


Buddhism quote 7813 |  Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.   See original Chinese





O ur minds are never satisfied or content with just enough. The more we obtain, the more we want. Thus we create offenses and perform evil deeds. Bodhisattvas don’t wish to make these mistakes. Instead, they choose to be content. They nurture the Way, living a quiet life in humble surroundings-their sole occupation, cultivating wisdom.


Buddhism quote 7815 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese





P eople who are content, although they might sleep on the ground, are peaceful and happy. Those who are not content, although they might abide in the heavens, are still dissatisfed.


Buddhism quote 7817 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese





A ll of you Bhikshus! You should accept various kinds of food and drink as if you were taking medicine. Whether they be good or bad, do not take more or less of them, but use them to cure hunger and thirst and to maintain the body.


Buddhism quote 7819 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese





I f you indulge in all sorts of idle discussions, your mind will be scattered and even though you have left the home-life, you will not attain liberation.


Buddhism quote 7821 |  Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.   See original Chinese



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