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The Way of Life
Sayadaw U Pandita

Life is based on thought;
It proceeds according to the thought
And then begets the fruits of thought.
When a thought is conceived, actions and speeches
Are shaped and coined.
When your thought is righteous
And is in view of the Noble Truths,
Of risings and fallings,
And of the natural flow of things,
You see deeply, quietly and calmly.
This is what is meant by virtue,
Dhamma and nature.
In calm, loving-kindness and righteous wisdom,
Increase your effort,
And enjoy the path of nature.