Guest guest Posted September 16, 2001 Report Share Posted September 16, 2001 Daily Words of the Buddha September 16, 2001 If one, longing for sensual pleasure, achieves it, yes, he's enraptured at heart. The mortal gets what he wants. But if for that person -longing, desiring- the pleasures diminish, he's shattered, as if shot with an arrow. Sutta Nipata IV, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2001 Report Share Posted September 17, 2001 On 9/16/01 at 5:52 PM aoclery wrote: ºDaily Words of the Buddha ºSeptember 16, 2001 º º ºIf one, longing for sensual pleasure, achieves it, yes, ºhe's enraptured at heart. The mortal gets what he wants. ºBut if for that person -longing, desiring- the pleasures diminish, ºhe's shattered, as if shot with an arrow. º ºSutta Nipata IV, 1 Once i came across a comment on that - from the perspective of those, having all sensual pleasures at a command and being bored to death, because it just repeats.... The thought of dying and then having to experience another time of "utter boredom", was a powerful incentive then to become a follower of the Buddha... What "better" example than that of a former prince, leading a life as a wandering monk and "radiating" beyond words. And it shows that even in a peaceful, wealthy society, suffering remains. By whatever name " " goes, *knowing* it is an absolute requirement for "peace" irrespective of conditions. And what would be a requirement to make the proper decisions in times of distress? Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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