May 6, 2008

From the Dharma Pada

"As the jasmine sheds its blossoms so will I shed anger and greed. At peace in body, speech and mind I will reject worldly things and be called "one who is at peace." I will exhort myself and guard myself with mindfulness and dwell in ease as a practitioner of the Buddhadharma.I will be the master of my self and I will be my own refuge. I will restrain myself as I would a fine horse. Abounding in joy, I will trust in the Buddhadharma and reach that peaceful place. The stilling of delusions - at ease. I will engage in the teachings of the Buddhadharma and brighten the world like the moon freed from a cloud." ~Lord Buddha~