Abstain Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Abstain from all sinful, unwholesome actions, perform only pious wholesome ones, purify the mind; this is the teaching of enlightened ones”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, 3rd century BCE
The enlightened teach to avoid sinful actions, perform pious deeds, and purify the mind.
In simple terms: Avoid sin, do good, cleanse mind.
Key Takeaway
Practice ethical conduct and mental clarity.
Themes
ethics
mindfulness
spirituality
Mood
calm
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- ethical decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
moral discipline
mental purification
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits support mental purity?
- How do you define sinful actions?
A Different Perspective
Hard to maintain purity constantly.
