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"Mendicants, these two [types of speech] defame the Tathāgata.
(the mendicants asked) Which two? Whoever explains what has not been said or spoken by the Tathāgata as said or spoken by the Tathāgata. And whoever explains what has been said or spoken by the Tathāgata as not said or spoken by the Tathāgata. Mendicants, these are the two [types of speech] that defame the Tathāgata." "Mendicants, these two [types of speech] pay tribute to the Tathāgata. (the mendicants asked) Which two? Whoever explains what has not been said or spoken by the Tathāgata as not said or spoken by the Tathāgata. And whoever explains what has been said or spoken by the Tathāgata as said or spoken by the Tathāgata. Mendicants, these are the two [types of speech] pay tribute to the Tathāgata." |
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All translations here are from Pali to English by Cittasanto, done for personal reflection and understanding, not as expert translations. Current Projects
The Dhammapada -
I started this project a little while ago, although it was mainly Gathas used in chanting, or for Calligraphy Projects. Apart from these I have finished the first 15 chapters. Updates with translations being done both in general and specific projects will be shared on the calendar. Archives
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