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From: isbell@marvin.DEC (Chris Isbell )
Newsgroups: net.religion
Subject: Buddhist texts
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Date: Tue, 10-Apr-84 02:40:34 EST
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I have been wondering how to answer requests for information on
Buddhism. I do not wish to become a member of the group filling
net.religion with their own views and opinions, hitting at any point of
view which is slightly different to their own beliefs.

It seems a reasonable assumption that every one in this news group has 
access to a Bible, but very few people have access to the Buddhist 
Scriptures. There is a book of short verses called the Dhammapada. I 
have selected a number of items from this for posting to net.religion. 
Please send me mail if you wish to comment on my intention to post short 
selections on an irregular basis.

		May all beings be at peace.

			Chris Isbell.
    		(...decvax!decwrl!rhea!marvin!isbell)
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	Though much he recites the Sacred Texts but acts not 
	accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who counts 
	others' kine: he has no share in the blessings of a recluse.

	Though little he recites the Sacred Texts but acts in accordance 
	with the Teaching, and forsaking lust, hatred, and ignorance, 
	truly knowing, with mind totally freed, clinging to naught here
	and hereafter, he shares the blessings of a recluse.

(Verses 19 and 20 of the Dhammapada, translated by Venerable Narada Maha 
Thera.)