BUDDHIST WISDOM

[Pravin Kumar]

A petty officer often thinks of the rules; a seasoned general doesn't talk of soldiering.

- Zen proverb


If he recites next to nothing but follows the Dhamma in line with the Dhamma; abandoning passion, aversion, delusion; alert, his mind well-released, not clinging either here or hereafter: he has his share in the contemplative life.

If you really want freedom, happiness will arise From happiness will come rapture When your mind is enraptured, your body is tranquil When your body is tranquil, you will know bliss Because you are blissful, your mind will concentrate easily Being concentrated, you will see things as they really are In so seeing, you will become aware that life is a miracle Being so aware, you will lose all your attachments As you cease grasping, so you will be freed.

- Digha Nikaya


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

- Guon