One would not do even the slightest thing That others who are wise would speak against. May they be secure and profoundly well; —May all beings be happy in themselves. na ca khuddam samācare kiñci, yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṃ. sukhino vā khemino hontu sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā: One would not do even the slightest thing That others who are wise would speak against. It is interesting how these lines are phrased. Buddhist ethics are not about absolutes, and do not articulate a … [Read more...]