Sunday, May 25, 2014

Friendliness #1

This is what should be done by those who are skilled in seeking the good, having attained the way of peace:

They should be able, straightforward, and upright, easy to speak to, gentle, and not proud,
Content and easily supported, with few obligations and wants,
With senses calmed, prudent, modest, and without greed for other people's possessions.
They should not do anything base that the wise would reprove.
May they be at their ease and secure - may all beings be happy.




The above excerpt is from a short sutra given by Shakamuni Buddha known as the Metta Sutta as it is found in "Tonglen" by Pema Chodron (Vajradhatu Publications, 2001, p.128 - 129)






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