Scripture: The Pali Cannon AN 1
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that is so unwieldy as an undeveloped mind. An undeveloped mind is truly unwieldy.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that is so wieldy as a developed mind. A developed mind is truly wieldy.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great harm as an undeveloped mind. An undeveloped mind leads to great harm.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great harm as an undeveloped mind. An undeveloped mind leads to great harm.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great benefit as a developed mind. A developed mind leads to great benefit.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that is so wieldy as a developed mind. A developed mind is truly wieldy.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great harm as an undeveloped mind. An undeveloped mind leads to great harm.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great harm as an undeveloped mind. An undeveloped mind leads to great harm.
I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that leads to such great benefit as a developed mind. A developed mind leads to great benefit.
Some points to ponder for the people who seem to be promoting ignorance and stupidity as virtues. Granted, intellectualism is not the path to enlightenment, but it is helpful for those developing there spiritual side to have a developed mind as well, if for no other reason than so you will not underestimate your enemies.
Posted by Reverend Harold Boulette at 9/4/2011 5:23 AM 
Categories: Religion, Scripture, Buddhist
Tags: Scripture Buddhist mind
Categories: Religion, Scripture, Buddhist
Tags: Scripture Buddhist mind
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