The Seventh Realization - Morality Fosters Self-control

Realize that the five desires bring nothing but trouble. Though we live in this world, we do not become stained by worldly pleasures. Instead, we think often of a monk's garb, his bowl, and his chanting instruments. Having set our minds on monastic life, we uphold the way and purify ourselves. Our morality encompasses all, our compassion includes everyone.

(From Buddhism Pure and Simple, by Hsing Yun)

2 Jun 2009 (10.18pm)