Socrates, (born c. 470 BCE, Athens—died 399 BCE, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on ancient and modern philosophy. Because …
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Verse 9-10 – The Story of Devadatta
Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 9-10: anikkasāvo kāsāvaṃ yo vatthaṃ paridahessati |apeto damasaccena na so kāsāvamarahati || 9 ||yo ca vantakasāvassa …
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Anaximander
Theories Anaximander's theories were influenced by the Greek mythical tradition, and by some ideas of Thales – the father of Western philosophy – as well as by observations made by older …
Verse 7-8 – The Story of Monk Mahākāla
Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 7-8: subhānupassiṃ viharantaṃ indriyesu asaṃvutaṃ |bhojanambhi amattaññuṃ kusītaṃ hīnavīriyaṃ |taṃ ve pasahati māro …
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Verse 6 – The Story of Kosambi Monks
Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 6: pare ca na vijānanti mayamettha yamāmase |ye ca tattha vijānanti tato sammanti medhagā || 6 || 6. Still others do …
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Dakshinamurti Upanishad
Om! May He protect us both together; may He nourish us both together;May we work conjointly with great energy,May our study be vigorous and effective;May we not mutually dispute (or may we not hate …