Wednesday, November 16, 2016

SN 9.11

Ayoniso manasikārā,
so vitakkehi khajjasi;
Ayoniso paṭinissajja,
yoniso anucintaya.
Because of attending carelessly,
You, sir, are eaten by your thoughts.
Having relinquished the careless way,
You should reflect carefully.
~ Bhikkhu Bodhi
From inappropriate attention
you're being chewed by your thoughts.
Relinquishing what's inappropriate,
contemplate appropriately.
~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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