Daily Words of the Buddha for February 20, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for February 20, 2017 – tāyitar — one who protects, shelters or guards

Attadīpā viharatha,
attasaraṇā;
anaññasaraṇā.
Dhammadīpā,
dhammasaraṇā;
anaññasaraṇā.

Make an island of yourself,
make yourself your refuge;
there is no other refuge.
Make Dhamma your island,
make Dhamma your refuge;
there is no other refuge.

Dīgha Nikāya 2.165
The Discourse Summaries by S.N. Goenka

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