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The Path of Light
Chapter 7: The Perfect Strength (6)
In setting his hand to a work one should foster pride, according to the rule of the Vajra-dhvaja Sutra. When he has first considered the sum of circumstances, he will either begin it, or not begin it; for it is better not to begin at all than to leave undone what has been begun. For this practice will last even into other births, and from such sin will arise abounding sorrow; and not only is the present work not accomplished, but likewise others that might be done in the same time come not to pass.
The Secret of the Golden Flower
Circulation of the Light and Protection of the Centre (7)
Everything depends on there being no interruption. The beginning and the end of the work must be one. In between there are cooler and warmer moments, ...
Bhagavad Gita
Mokṣha Sanyāsa Yoga (18.47)
Better is one’s own duty though destitute of merits or incomplete than the duty of another well performed; the man who performs action ordained by...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The First Method of Closing the Womb-Door (30.7)
Whatever thou desirest will come to pass. Think not upon evil actions which might turn the course [of thy mind]. Remember thy [spiritual]...
Bhagavad Gita
Karma Yoga (3.19)
He who performs all the prescribed duties in a detached spirit will attain the Supreme.
Dhammapada
Chapter II: On Earnestness (24)
If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is not forgetful, if his deeds are pure, if he acts with consideration, if he restrains himself, and...
Bhagavad Gita
Mokṣha Sanyāsa Yoga (18.9)
“This ought to be done as prescribed by the Sastras” – thus knowing, whatsoever work is done without attachment and desire for fruit, that...
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (64)
That which is at rest is easily kept hold of; before a thing has given indications of its presence, it is easy to take measures against it; that...
Dhammapada
Chapter XXII: The Downward Course (314)
An evil deed is better left undone, for a man repents of it afterwards; a good deed is better done, for having done it, one does not repent.
Dhammapada
Chapter XXII: The Downward Course (313)
If anything is to be done, let a man do it, let him attack it vigorously! A careless pilgrim only scatters the dust of his passions more widely.
Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching (9)
It is better to leave a vessel unfilled, than to attempt to carry it when it is full. If you keep feeling a point that has been sharpened, the point...
Diamond Sutra
Chapter 15 (1)
The Lord Buddha addressed Subhuti, saying: “If a good disciple, whether man or woman, in the morning, at noonday, and at eventide, sacrificed lives...
The Secret of the Golden Flower
Mistakes During the Circulation of the Light (2)
When one sets out to carry out one's decision, care must be taken to see that everything can proceed in a comfortable, easy manner. Too much must not...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
The Appendix: The Root Verses of the Six Bardos (44.13-44.18)
O now, when the Bardo of [taking] Rebirth upon me is dawning! One-pointedly holding fast to a single wish, [May I be able to] continue the course of...
Bhagavad Gita
Mokṣha Sanyāsa Yoga (18.48)
O Arjuna! One should not abandon the duty to which he is born, though it is attended with evil; all undertakings are indeed enveloped by evil, like...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The All-Determining Influence of Thought (26.10)
Again, even if thou wert to be born in one of the miserable states and the light of that miserable state shone upon thee, yet by thy successors and...
Bhagavad Gita
Karma Yoga (3.20)
King Janaka and others attained perfection by action. Even having in view the need to show the right path to the masses, you should work.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The All-Determining Influence of Thought (26.5-26.6)
On the other hand, even if thou art attached to worldly goods left behind, thou wilt not be able to possess them, and they will be of no use to thee. ...
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book II: The Third Method of Closing the Womb-Door (32.8)
O nobly-born, when the attraction and repulsion arise, meditate as follows: 'Alas! what a being of evil karma am I! That I have wandered in the Sangsa...
Gospel of Philip
Will and Action (Will and Action)
It is good to leave the world before one sins. Some have neither the will nor the strength to act. Others, even if they have the will, do themselves...
Diamond Sutra
Chapter 32 (1)
The Lord Buddha addressed Subhuti, saying: “If a disciple, having immeasurable spheres filled with the seven treasures, bestowed these in the...
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