There is one thing that can bring ruin to ourselves and to others, and that is our own mind. That is why it is said, “subdue your own mind”.
This means we need to develop a good heart, and avoid covetousness and ill will as much as possible.
Then naturally our actions of body and speech will be kind and good. This will be very helpful to oneself and to others.
Translated by Ven Stephen Carlier
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