The gift of Dhamma excels all gifts; the taste of the Dhamma excels all tastes; the delight in Dhamma excels…
Dhammapada verses 143, 144 and 145
143. Only rarely is there a man in this world who, restrained by modesty, avoids reproach, as a thoroughbred horse…
Dhammapada verses 141 and 142
141. Neither going about naked, nor matted locks, nor filth, nor fasting, nor lying on the ground, nor smearing oneself…
Dhammapada verses 138, 139 and 140
138-140 Sharp pain, or disaster, bodily injury, serious illness, or derangement of mind, trouble from the government, or grave charges,…
Dhammapada verses 135, 136 and 137
135. Just as a cowherd drives the cattle to pasture with a staff, so do old age and death drive…
Dhammapada verses 133 and 134
133. Speak not harshly to anyone, for those thus spoken to might retort. Indeed, angry speech hurts, and retaliation may…