Conquer Just One

Greater in battle
than the man who would conquer
a thousand-thousand men,
is he who would conquer
just one —
himself.
Better to conquer yourself
than others.
When you’ve trained yourself,
living in constant self-control,
neither a deva nor gandhabba,
nor a Mara banded with Brahmas,
could turn that triumph
back into defeat.

source: The Buddha
image: Eddie’s Image Collection, Chinese Buddha Scroll

please note: ‘Eddie’s Image Collection’ are images that come from various sources other than Eddie

Tags: Buddhism, Chinese Buddha Scroll, conquest of the self, happiness, Peace, practice, self-control, Spirituality, Wisdom

• 02,13,17
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