Fragrance of virtue travels against the wind

December 4, 2015

The perfume of sandalwood,
Rosebay or jasmine
Cannot travel against the wind.

But the fragrance of virtue
Travels even against the wind,
As far as the ends of the world.

Like garlands woven from a heap of flowers,
Fashion from your life as many good deeds.

~The Dhammapada

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    Joe Omalley

    April 7, 2013

    The beauty of your words is only rivaled by the wisdom from whence they came. Man is not god ,and god is not man. The positive and negative combine to make us what we are. I read you and think only of love, but the negative forces must also be considered. Thank you for your words and good night.

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    Charles van Dijk

    April 7, 2013

    One of those historical persons, we just can't imagine the world without.

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    Fran Aslam

    April 7, 2013

    +Jendhamuni Sos wonderful expression here, the verses are awesome and to make it more awesome there is a matching picture to explain the wonderful presentation. Thank you

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    Derwin Derwaineaster

    April 7, 2013

    So very true. Jendhamuni I Trust u had a good sleep. Blessing and have a good day.

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    Charles van Dijk

    April 7, 2013

    +Hans Wohlfarth Virtue from Latin virtus or moral excellence. The modern definition is outlined by the concept of tolerance of suffering. Our concepts in the west are outlined in the psychological sciences what springs to mind are the theorist Piaget and Kohlberg. What is remarkable here is that the Buddha came to these conclusions independently by meditation and contemplation 2500 years ago.

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    Reg Dawn

    April 7, 2013

    Love brings peace and happiness

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    Charles van Dijk

    April 8, 2013

    +Hemant Dave the ultimate is you don't maim under any circumstances. Even if it cost you your own life. This insight is only reserved for a few people. I definitely kill, if my own life is on the line. According Kohlberg a level 4 Like most of the human race. I'm not an authority on Buddhism I only try to learn something. I believe the ultimate goal is timeless.

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