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Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

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The Dhammapada
The Dhammapada

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

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- Buddha
The Dhammapada

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This quote emphasizes the power and inevitability of truth. It encourages us to be honest and truthful in all our dealings.

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The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada is a collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha, and is considered one of the most important texts in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. It consists of 423 verses grouped into 26 chapters, and covers a wide range of topics such as mindfulness, morality, wisdom, and meditation. The word Dhammapada is derived from two Pali words: dhamma, meaning "teaching" or "truth," and pada, meaning "foot" or "verse." Thus, the Dhammapada can be translated as "The Path of Truth" or "The Footsteps of the Dharma."

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Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who founded Buddhism. Born into a wealthy family in ancient India, he lived a life of luxury until he became disillusioned with the material world and set out on a spiritual quest. After years of wandering and seeking, Buddha achieved enlightenment at the age of 35, becoming a Buddha, or "awakened one." His teachings emphasized inner peace, compassion, and mindfulness as a path to liberation from suffering, and his message of love, wisdom, and compassion continues to inspire and guide people of all backgrounds and beliefs today.

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