Category: The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom I will teach you the Mirror of Dhamma which, if someone possesses, he may confidently say: “Rebirth in hell as an animal or a ghost is impossible for me. I…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom There are these five ways of overcoming malice which ought to be overcome when it arises. What five? In whoever malice arises, in him should love be developed. In whoever…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom The noble disciple who is utterly devoted to and has unshakable faith in the Tathãgata can have no doubt or wavering concerning the Tathãgata or his teachings. And it may …

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom The fool may be known by his deeds; the wise one may be known by his deeds. Wisdom is illuminated by on’s deeds. ♦♦♦ Kẻ ngốc có thể được biết…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom When the good Gotama teaches Dhamma to the assembly in a park, he does not exalt them or disparage them; on the contrary, he delights, uplifts, inspires, and gladdens that…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom There are these six dangers associated with idleness. Thinking: “It’s too cold”, one does not work. Thinking: “It’s too hot”, one does not work. Thinking: “It’s too early”, one does…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom It is like a leper with his limbs all ravaged and festering, being eaten by vermin, who tears his open sores with his nails and scorches his body over a…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom There are these seven conditions which overtake an angry man or woman which are gratifying and helpful to a rival. What seven? Take the case of one who wishes of…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom One’s patience should be strengthened by thinking: “Those who have no patience are afflicted in this world and do actions that lead to affliction in the next life.” One should…

Hoa Vo Uu (Buddha Dharma Education Association) Venerable Shravasti Dhammika The Buddha’s Words of Wisdom Whatever harm an enemy can do an enemy, Or a hater to a hater An ill-directed mind Causes oneself even greater harm. No mother or father Or any other kin…