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> Beliefnet - The State Peace, the State of

> Solitude

> 31 Jul 2005 04:00:14 -0400

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> Sutta Nipata

> A questioner asked the Buddha: " I would like to know

> about the state of peace, the state of solitude and

> of quiet detachment. How does a person become calm,

> independent, and not wanting to grasp at anything? "

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> " A person does this, " replied the Buddha, " by

> eradicating the delusion of 'I am.' By being alert

> and attentive, he begins to let go of cravings as

> they arise. But whatever he begins to accomplish, he

> should beware of inner pride. He must avoid thinking

> of himself as better than another, or worse or

> equal, for that is all comparison and emphasizes the

> self.

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> " The person should look for peace within and not

> depend on it in any other place. For when a person

> is quiet within, the self cannot be found. There are

> no waves in the depths of the ocean, it is still and

> unbroken. It is the same with the peaceful person.

> He is still, without any longing to grasp. He has

> let go the foundations of self and no longer builds

> up pride and desire. "

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> -Sutta Nipata

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