Simple Suttas

I know of nothing that can arouse desire more than a thing of beauty. If you fixate on such a thing without wisdom, your desire will only grow. The best way to overcome desire is to focus your attention on something ugly rather than the object of your desire. If you can move your attention … Continue reading Meditation 1

Hatred never brings an end to hatred. Only by love can it end. This is the truth of ages. -KN Dhammapada 5 All beings fear cruelty. All beings fear death. Knowing that all beings suffer just like you, Never kill or be the cause of killing. All beings fear cruelty. All beings cherish their life. … Continue reading Loving Kindness

A follower of the Dhamma should not engage in certain kinds of business. For example, you should not buy or sell weapons, human beings, animals, meat, alcohol, or poison. -AN 5.177 Once Mahānāma, asked the Buddha, “Who is considered a Buddhist?” The Buddha replied, “A Buddhist is someone who has gone for refuge in the … Continue reading Lay Life