sn.11.25 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Nonanger

Thus have I heard. On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Savatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anathapiṇḍika’s Park. There the Blessed One said this:

“Bhikkhus, once in the past Sakka, lord of the devas, instructing the Tavatiṁsa devas in the Sudhamma assembly hall, on that occasion recited this verse:

“‘Do not let anger overpower you;
Do not become angry at those who are angry.
Nonanger and harmlessness always dwell
Within the hearts of the noble ones.
Like a mountain avalanche
Anger crushes evil people.’”

The Book with Verses is finished.

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Don’t Be Angry

So I have heard.
At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.
There the Buddha addressed the mendicants:
“Once upon a time, mendicants, Sakka, lord of gods, guiding the gods of the Thirty-Three, recited this verse:
‘Don’t let anger be your master,
don’t get angry at angry people.
Kindness and harmlessness
are always present in the noble ones.
For anger crushes bad people
like a mountain.’”





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