Just as the dawn is the forerunner, the herald of the arising of the sun - so too, friendship with the beautiful is the forerunner, the herald of the arising of the Noble Eightfold Path. When one is a friend of the beautiful, it may be expected that he will cultivate and develop the Noble Eightfold Path. (S.V.29) Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Arising Of The Sun
Just as the dawn is the forerunner, the herald of the arising of the sun - so too, friendship with the beautiful is the forerunner, the herald of the arising of the Noble Eightfold Path. When one is a friend of the beautiful, it may be expected that he will cultivate and develop the Noble Eightfold Path. (S.V.29)
Yes, I fully agreed. I realized some aspect of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Noble Truth due to my interaction with some friends.
ReplyDelete1 person is especially important, she holds a special place in my heart and I am glad that I knew her.
May she be well and happy.
Thanks for sharing this inspiring quote Bhante.)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bhante for this quote!
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