For May 17, 2026

Sukho viveko tuṭṭhassa,
sutadhammassa passato.
Abyāpajjaṃ sukhaṃ loke --
pāṇabhūtesu saṃyamo.
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Solitude is happiness for one who is content,
who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees.
Non-affliction is happiness in the world --
harmlessness towards all living beings.

Udāna 2.11
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
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