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36. By defilement of mind, beings are defiled; by purification of mind, beings are purified.
<br> Samyutta Nikaya III.151 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:24:49 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=05 Daily Readings for February 04, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=04
35. For one who is a learner and who has not yet come to mastery of mind, but who dwells aspiring for peace from bonds, making it a matter concerning himself, I know of no other thing so helpful as giving close attention to the mind.
<br> Itivuttaka 9 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:24:49 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=04 Daily Readings for February 03, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=03
34. In giving food, the giver gives five things. What five? He gives life, beauty, happiness, strength and intelligence. And in giving these things, one partakes in the qualities of life, beauty, happiness, strength and intelligence both here and hereafter.
<br> Anguttara Nikaya III.42 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=03 Daily Readings for February 02, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=02
33. One who is clever should make no friends
Amongst the malicious, the angry, the envious
Or those who delight in the misfortunes of others.
Truly, contact with the bad is evil.

One who is clever should make friends
With those with faith, the pleasant, the wise,
And those with great learning.
Truly, contact with the good is blessed.
<br> Therigatha 1018-1019 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=02 Daily Readings for February 01, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=01
32. The holy life is not lived for the advantages that come from gains, honours or fame; it is not lived for the advantages that come from morality; it is not lived for the advantages that come from concentration, nor is it lived for the advantages that come from knowledge and vision. But that which is unshakable freedom of mind - that is the aim of the holy life, that is the goal, that is the culmination.
<br> Majjhima Nikaya I.197 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=2&vd=01 Daily Readings for January 31, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=31
31. Cease to do evil, learn to do good,
Purify the mind -
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.

Despising none, harming none,
Being restrained by the monastic rules,
Moderation in food, living in solitude
And devotion to meditation -
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.

Therefore, the meditation on love
Should be done for oneself and others.
All should be suffused with love -
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
<br> Dhammapada 183, 185 Milindapanha 394 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=31 Daily Readings for January 30, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=30
30. By three things the wise person may be known. What three? He sees a shortcoming as it is. When he sees it, he tries to correct it. And when another acknowledges a shortcoming, the wise one forgives it as he should.
<br> Anguttara Nikaya I.103 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=30 Daily Readings for January 29, 2012 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=29
29. Many garlands can be made
From a heap of flowers.
Likewise, many good deeds can be done
By one born human.
<br> Dhammapada 53 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:24:50 +0800 http://www.buddhavacana.net/?vm=1&vd=29