SN 1.24
Manonivāraṇa sutta: Shielding the Mind
Manonivāraṇasutta
Sattivagga
One should rein in the mind, but only from that which is evil.
Translations
“Whatever you’ve shielded the mind from
can’t cause you suffering.
So you should shield the mind from everything,
then you’re freed from all suffering.”
“You need not shield the mind from everything,
nor has the mind gained self-control.
The mind need only be shielded
from where the bad things come.”
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Bhikkhu Sujato · CC0
May all beings be happy