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Sutta Nipata

oral tradition from c. 5th century BCE; written down c. 1st century BCEBuddhismAncient (before 200 BCE)The BuddhaScripture

A collection of discourses in verse and prose in the Pali Canon, widely regarded as containing some of its oldest material. It includes the Metta Sutta on loving-kindness and the Mangala Sutta on the highest blessings.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutta_Nipata
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

Quotes (2)

“Respect, humility, contentment, gratitude, hearing the Dhamma on timely occasions: This is the highest protection.”
— The Buddha, Maha-mangala Sutta (Sn 2.4), tr. Thanissaro Bhikkhu
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Give thanks.Translation: Thanissaro Bhikkhu (free distribution)
“Even as a mother protects with her life Her child, her only child, So with a boundless heart Should one cherish all living beings;”
— The Buddha, Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sn 1.8), tr. the Amaravati Sangha
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Be merciful to every living being.Translation: Amaravati Sangha (free distribution)