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FO-SHO-HING-TSAN-KING.
V, 25.
Walk in the way with steadfast aim; 'tis not from seeing me this comes, even as a sick man depending on the healing power of medicine, 1978
Gets rid of all his ailments easily without beholding the physician. He who does not do what I command sees me in vain, this brings no profit; 1979
Whilst he who lives far off from where I am, and yet walks righteously, is ever near me! A man may dwell beside me, and yet, being disobedient, be far away from me. 1980
'Keep your heart carefully-give not place to listlessness ! earnestly practise every good work. Man born in this world is pressed by all the sorrows of the long career (night) [of suffering), 1981
Ceaselessly troubled — without a moment's rest, as any lamp blown by the wind!' The Mallas all, hearing Buddha's loving instruction, 1982
Inwardly composed, restrained their tears, and, firmly self-possessed, returned. 1983
Varga 26. MAHẬPARINIRVÂNA. At this time there was a Brahmakârin whose name was Su-po-to-lo? (Subhadra); he was well known for his virtuous qualities (bhadra), leading a pure life according to the rules of morality, and protecting all living things. 1984
When young he had adopted heretical views and become a recluse among unbelievers—this one, wishing to see the lord, spake to Ånanda thus: 1985
'I hear that the system of Tathagata is of a
i Called Subhadda in the Southern accounts. 2 This may also be translated of small endowments.'
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| SR No. | 007676 |
| Book Title | Text of Confucianism Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Legge |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1882 |
| Total Pages | 2405 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 43 MB |