Dhamma Wheel

Ceisiwr wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:24 am

pegembara wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 4:32 am
Knowing this, the wise person, mindful,
ponders these changing conditions.
Desirable things don't charm the mind,
undesirable ones bring no resistance.

Where is that quote from?

Lokavipatti Sutta: The Failings of the World
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitak ... .than.html

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