Monday, March 26, 2007

COUNTING OTHERS' CATTLE

If he recites many teachings, but
--heedless man--
doesn't do what they say,
like a cowherd counting the cattle of
others,
he has no share in the contemplative life.

-Dhammapada, 1, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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