One is not wise because one speaks much. He who is peaceable, friendly and fearless is called wise.
One is not wise because one speaks much. He who is peaceable, friendly and fearless is called wise.
Deep Commentary
This verse was taught by the Buddha at Jetavana Monastery, relating to the Group of Six Monks. The story goes that the Group of Six Monks often wandered from one monastery to another, from village to village, causing disorder in the communal dining hall. One day, some young monks and novices, after breakfast in the village, came to the monastery. The monks there asked them:
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