Unwise, foolish people indulge in sense pleasures. They are caught up in negligence. But the wise protect diligence as their best treasure.
Dhammapada 26
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Dhammapada Verses 9 & 10 | Yamaka Vagga
Worthy of the yellow robe. (2 min)
Destroy All Bonds | Dhammapada Verse 31 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha uses a wonderful simile to illustrate the importance of diligence. (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 7 & 8 | Yamaka Vagga
How not to be overpowered by Mara? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verse 29 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha describes the diligence of great Arahants (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 35 | Citta Vagga
A tamed mind brings happiness (2 min)
Dhammapada Verse 25 | Appamada Vagga
The island called Nibbana, which no flood can overwhelm! (1 min)
