法句譬喻經 9.p7

Texts from the Buddhist Canon commonly known as Dhammapada, with accompanying narratives 9.p7

Language: English

9.p7

“As when a house-roof is not properly secured, then the rain finds a way through it and drops within, so when the thoughts are not carefully controlled, the desires (sexual desires) will soon bore through all our good resolutions. But as when a roof is well stopped then the water cannot leak through, so by controlling one's thoughts, and acting with reflection, no such desires can arise or disturb us.”

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法句譬喻經 — Classical Chinese