Look For Peace

Uttara said:

"Life is swept along,
next-to-nothing its span.
For one swept on by aging
              no shelters exist.
Perceiving this danger in death,
one should do deeds of merit
              that bring about bliss."


The Buddha responded:

"Life is swept along,
next-to-nothing its span.
For one swept on by aging
              no shelters exist.
Perceiving this danger in death,
one should drop the world's bait
              and look for peace."

---Samyutta Nikaya---