Rouse thyself by thyself, examine thyself by thyself.

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Rouse thyself by thyself, examine thyself by thyself, thus self-protected and attentive wilt thou live happily, O Bhikshu!

Source Dhammapada 376-381 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to the Dhammapada, the Buddha invites the Bhikshu (the monk), and everyone with him, to set himself in motion and to observe himself: watching over oneself with attention makes life happy. Tonight, take three minutes to review your day: one thing done well, one thing to do differently tomorrow, without judging yourself.

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