Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
Gautama BuddhaRead
Abstain from all sinful, unwholesome actions, perform only pious wholesome ones, purify the mind; this is the teaching of enlightened ones
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choose virtuous actions and cultivate a pure mind to follow the path taught by enlightened beings.
This quote emphasizes the importance of moral conduct and mental purity in attaining enlightenment and spiritual growth. It suggests that one should avoid sinful and harmful actions while actively engaging in virtuous and wholesome behaviors, which ultimately lead to a clearer mind and a deeper understanding of life, as taught by spiritual leaders like Gautama Buddha.
Themes
BuddhismVirtuePurificationMindfulnessEnlightenment
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, this quote can inspire participants to focus on their thoughts and actions.
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