Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

Great importance is also given to sila as may be seen
from the many stanzas on this subject in the
Dharmapada:
"Hasten to do good, restrain your mind from evil.
Whoever is slow to do good, his mind delights in
evil."
"Let none find out the faults of others
Nor what is done or left undone by them.
But one should only see
What is done and not done by oneself."
"Do not speak harshly to anyone,
Those spoken to thus will retort.
Indeed, angry speech is hurtful;
Beware lest others retaliate."
"Whoever in this world
Destroys life,
Utters lies,
Takes what is not given,
Consorts with others' wives,
Or is addicted to taking strong drinks—
Such a man digs up his own root (of goodness) in
this very world."
"The wise are controlled in body,
Controlled in speech are they,
And controlled in mind (as well).
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