The Buddha cannot be Fathomed
Whose conquest (of passion) is not turned into defeat, no conquered (passion) of his in this world follows him - that trackless Buddha of infinite range, by which way will you lead him?
Buddhas are dear to all
The wise ones who are intent on meditation, who delight in the peace of renunciation (i.e. Nibbana), such mindful perfect Buddhas even the gods hold (most) dear.
The good are rare
Rare is birth as a human being. Hard is the life of mortals. Hard is the hearing of the Sublime Truth. Rare is the appearance of the Buddhas.
Do good and be good
Not to do any evil, to cultivate good, to purity one's mind, - this is the Teaching of the Buddhas.
Non-Violence is the characteristic of an ascetic
Forbearing patience is the highest austerity. Nibbana is supreme, say the Buddhas. He, verily, is not a recluse who harms another. Nor is he an ascetic who oppresses others.
Lead a pure and noble life
Not insulting, not harming, restraint according to the Fundamental Moral Code, moderation i food, secluded abode, intent on higher thoughts, - this is the Teaching of the Buddhas.
Insatiate are sensual pleasures
Not by a shower of gold coins does contentment arise in sensual pleasures. Of little sweetness, and painful, are sensual pleasures. Knowing thus, the wise man finds no delight even in heavenly pleasures. The disciple of the Fully Enlightened One delights in the destruction of craving.
Release from suffering is gained by seeking refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and the Sangha
To many a refuge fear-stricken men betake themselves - to hills, wood, groves, trees, and shrines.
Nay, no such refuge is safe, no such refuge is supreme. Not by resorting to such a refuge is one freed from all ill.
He who has gone for refuge to the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, sees with right knowledge the four Noble Truths - Sorrow, the Cause of Sorrow, the Transcending of Sorrow and the Noble Eightfold Path which leads to the Cessation of Sorrow.
This, indeed, is refuge secure. This, indeed, is refuge supreme. By seeking such refuge one is released from all sorrow.
The Noble are rare
Hard to find is a man of great wisdom: such a man is not born everywhere. Where such a wise man is born, that family thrives happily.
Things that tend to happiness
Happy is the birth of Buddhas. Happy is the teaching of the sublime Dhamma. Happy is the unity of the Sangha. Happy is the discipline of the united ones.
Honour to whom honour is due
He who reverences those worthy of reverence, whether Buddhas or their disciples; those who have overcome the impediments and have got rid of grief and lamentation, - the merit of him who reverences such peaceful and fearless Ones cannot be measured by anyone as such and such.
Dhammapada
(Buddha Vagga)
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