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Vol.5 No.1 January, 1995
Words of Dhamma
Yathapi ruciram puppham, vanṇavantam agandhakam. Evam subhasita vaca, aphala hoti akubbato.
- As a flower that is lovely and beautiful but is scentless, even so fruitless is the well-spoken word of one who does not practice it.
- Dhammapada 51
Vol.6 No.3 July, 1996
Words of Dhamma
Kamacchando ca byāpādo, thīnamiddhañca bhikkhuno, Udhacchaṃ vicikicchā ca, sabbaso' va na vijjati.
- Sensual craving, hatred, sloth and torpor, agitation, and doubt - in this monk, these exist no more.
- Theragāthā 77
Vol.6 No.1/2 January/April, 1996
Words of Dhamma
Mettāvihārī yo bhikkhu pasanno buddhasāsane adhigacche padaṃ santaṃ saṅkhārūpasamaṃ sukhaṃ.
-The bhikkhu, who dwells in loving-kindness and is devoted to the Teaching of the Buddha, attains to that state of peace and happiness (Nibbāna)–the stilling of conditioned things.
Vol.7 No.9 December 14, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Yatha'pi rahado gambhiro vippasanno anavilo Evam Dhammani sutvana vippasidanti pandita.
- Just as a deep lake is clear and still, after listening to the Dhamma, the wise become serene.
- Dhammapada 82
Vol.7 No.8 November 14, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Katame dve puggala dullabha lokasmim? Yo ca pubbakari, Yo ca katannu katavedi.
- Which two persons are rare in this world? First, the one who serves others selflessly (without expecting anything in return).
And second, the one who is grateful towards anyone who does one a kindness.
Vol.7 No.8 October, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Araddhaviriye pahitatte, niccam dalhaparakkame. Samagge savake passa, etam buddhanavandanam.
- I see the meditators all together, steadfast, resolute, always exerting strong effort; this is the proper way to pay homage to the Buddhas.
Vol.7 No.7 September, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Dhammo have rakkhati dhammacarim, dhammo sucinṇo sukhamavahati. Esanisamso dhamme sucinṇo,
na duggatim gacchati dhammacari.
- Dhamma protects the person who lives a righteous life. When practiced in the right way, Dhamma is beneficial and brings happiness. Such a person is neverborn in a lower plane.
- Theragatha 303, Dhammikatthetagatha
Vol.7 No.6 August, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Tumhehi kiccam atappam, akkhataro tathagata. patipanna pamokkhanti, jhayino mara-bandhana.
- You have to do your own work; The Buddhas only show the way. Those who practice meditation will be released from the chains of death.
- Dhammapada 276, Lokavagga
Vol.7 No.4/5 July 20, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Uttitthe nappamajjeyya, dhammam sucaritam care. Dhammacari sukham seti, asmim loke paramhi ca.
- Arise! Be not heedless. Follow the path of Dhamma. Those who follow Dhamma live happily, through this life and beyond.
-Dhammapada 168, Lokavagga
- by S. N. Goenka
Vol.7 No.3 May, 1997
Words of Dhamma
Subhasitam uttamamahu santo, Dhammam bhane nadhammam tam dutiyam. Piyam bhane nappiyam tam tatiyam, Saccam bhane nalikam tam catuttham.
-Saints have said: well-spoken words are the best speech. Speaking Dhamma words instead of immoral words is the second best speech. Speaking kindly instead of harshly is the third best speech. Speaking the truth instead of falsehood is the fourth best speech.
