The mind is hard to restrain, light,
Flying where it will.
Control of it is good.
Mind controlled brings happiness.
Mind is most hard to see, most subtle,
Flying where it will.
The wise one should guard it.
Mind guarded brings happiness.
(vv. 35-6)
Archive for June, 2011
What All Enlightened Ones Teach
Not to do any evil;
To undertake what is good;
To purify your own mind:
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
(v. 183)
Manchester Buddhist Convention, 2011
June11
Valerie took part in the 2011 Manchester Buddhist Convention on Saturday June 11, which was hosted this year by the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community (formerly FWBO) at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, 16-20 Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DZ.
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People Can Change
But whoever was unaware before
And afterwards becomes aware
Illuminates this world
Like the moon freed from a cloud.
Whoever has done an evil deed
But covers it with a virtuous one
Illuminates this world
Like the moon freed from a cloud.
(vv. 172-3)
The Importance of Practice
Like a beautiful flower,
Colourful but scentless,
The well-taught word is fruitless
For one who does not practise.
Like a beautiful flower,
Colourful and fragrant,
The well-taught word is fruitful
For one who practises.
(vv. 51-52)