The Buddha Teaches Self-Restraint (Fo Zhi Shen Jing) 佛治身經

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Colophon

第 17 冊　No. 795 佛治身經 失譯 共 1 卷 Volume 17, No. 795; The Buddha Teaches Self-Restraint (Fo Zhi Shen Jing); Translated by Unknown in 1 scroll

Notes

Date 265-317 from Lancaster (Lancaster 2004, 'K 1000')

English Translations

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Summary

The Buddha teaches that one should practice diligently, sitting alone in meditation and focusing the mind. True victory is not about conquering others in battle but mastering oneself by overcoming negative thoughts and desires. A person who disciplines themselves and follows the teachings can then guide others effectively, ensuring that both they and their followers find liberation from suffering. The discussion also clarifies that skillful speech refers to teachings that do not confuse people, proper practice means adhering to moral precepts, and true victory comes from self-restraint and wisdom.

Primary Source

Unknown, 《佛治身經》 'Fo Zhi Shen Jing,' in Taishō shinshū Daizōkyō 《大正新脩大藏經》, in Takakusu Junjiro, ed., (Tokyo: Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō Kankōkai, 1988), Vol. 17, No. 795, Accessed 2016-09-25, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T17n0795.

References

  1. Lancaster, L.R. 2004, The Korean Buddhist Canon: A Descriptive Catalogue, http://www.acmuller.net/descriptive_catalogue.

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