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A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

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3: Dhamma<br />

Sn 1.10 Ālavakasuttaṁ<br />

Four Things to Cultivate<br />

The yakkha Ālavaka asked the Buddha various<br />

questions on the spiritual life, and this verse is<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the answer.<br />

45. Yassete caturo dhammā saddhassa gharam-esino:<br />

Saccaṁ dhammo dhiti cāgo, sa ve pecca na socati.<br />

That faithful layman with four things:<br />

Truth, wisdom, courage, charity,<br />

Having passed away does not grieve.<br />

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