That Bhikkhu, whether there be ease or discomfort, is at peace.

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He who has crossed the slough of impurity, who has crushed the thorns of desire, that Bhikkhu, whether there be ease or discomfort, is at peace.

Source Udâna 3.2-3 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Udāna, whoever has crossed the mire of impurity and crushed the thorns of desire keeps peace, whether life brings comfort or discomfort. Today, facing a small inconvenience (a wait, the cold, something unexpected), stay at peace by remembering that your calm does not depend on circumstances.

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