The Buddha Trained Himself

The Buddha first taught himself to avoid the error of killing any living creature, he wished all people might know the blessedness of a long life.

The Buddha trained himself to avoid the error of stealing, he wished all people might have everything they need.

The Buddha trained himself to avoid ever committing adultery, he wished all people might know the blessedness of a pure spirit and not suffer from insatiable desires.

The Buddha, aiming at his ideal, trained himself to remain free from all deception, he wished all people might know the tranquility of mind that comes from speaking the truth.

He trained himself to avoid double-talk, he wished all people might know the joy of fellowship.

He trained himself to avoid abusing others, and then he wished all might have the serene mind that comes by living in peace with others.

He kept himself free from idle talk, and then wished all might know the blessedness of sympathetic understanding.

The Buddha, aiming at his ideal, trained himself to be free from greed, and by this virtuous deed he wished all people might know the peacefulness that comes with this freedom.

He trained himself to avoid anger, and he wish all people might care for one another.

He trained himself to avoid ignorance, and he wished all people might understand and not disregard the law of causation.