Dhammapada 87 - 89

Posted by drdoof on 13-06-2013, 6:38 PM :


Verse 87:
The man of wisdom, leaving the home of craving and
having Nibbana as his goal,
should give up dark, evil ways and
cultivate pure, good ones.
He should seek great delight
in solitude, detachment and Nibbana,
which an ordinary man finds so difficult to enjoy

Verse 88:
He should also give up sensual pleasures, and
clinging to nothing,
should cleanse himself
of all impurities of the mind

Verse 89:
Those whose minds have been well developed & perfected
by the seven links to Enlightenment,
the seven wings to Awakening;
Who are without even any trace of Clinging;
Lacking all mental Fermentation,
shining radiant quite bright & clear,
verily, these Wise have gained Nibbana
even when still in this very world