“An aristocrat is the best of bipeds, an ox is the best of quadrupeds, a maiden is the best of wives, and a first-born the best of sons.”
“A Buddha is the best of bipeds, a thoroughbred, the best of quadrupeds, a good listener is the best of wives, and the best of sons is loyal.”
Linked Discourses 1.15 2. The Garden of Delight Resounding
“In the still of high noon, when the birds have settled down, the mighty forest itself resounds—that strikes me as so scary!”
“In the still of high noon, when the birds have settled down, the mighty forest itself resounds—that strikes me as so delightful!”
Linked Discourses 1.16 2. The Garden of Delight Sleepiness and Sloth
“Sleepiness, sloth, and yawning, discontent, and grogginess after eating: because of this the noble path doesn’t shine for creatures here.”
“Sleepiness, sloth, and yawning, discontent, and grogginess after eating: when this is energetically fended off, the noble path is purified.”
Linked Discourses 1.17 2. The Garden of Delight Hard to Do