Daily Dharma

(Translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu)

Phenomena are preceded by the heart,
ruled by the heart,
made of the heart.
If you speak or act
with a calm, bright heart,
then happiness follows you –
like a shadow
that never leaves.

― Dhammapada 1 — ”


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