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“The non-doing of any evil, the performance of what’s skillful, the cleansing of one’s own mind: This is the Buddhas’ teaching. Not disparaging, not injuring, restraint in line with the Patimokkha, moderation in food, dwelling in seclusion, commitment to the heightened mind: This is the Buddhas’ teaching. Dhp 183, 185”

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Book:The Dhammapada
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The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada is a foundational text in Buddhist teachings, offering wisdom and moral guidance through a series of verses. It is believed to have been compiled from the teachings of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and is considered a key source for understanding the principles of Buddhism. more

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Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Thanissaro Bhikkhu, born John Myrdal in 1949, is an American author and a fully-ordained Buddhist monk. He is a renowned Buddhist teacher and translator, known for his in-depth research and translation of Pali Buddhist classics. Thanissaro Bhikkhu's works cover various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, practice, and meditation. more

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