André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 16. Siddhartha and King Vimbasara (1927)
“ Suffering is born of desire, for no man has ever gratified all his desires. But they that seek wisdom, they that ponder the true faith, they are the ones that find peace. Who drinks salt water increases his thirst; who flees from desire finds his thirst appeased. ”
André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 16. Siddhartha and King Vimbasara (1927)
“ Which is your country? Where is your father? Where is your mother? Which is your caste? Speak.""Perhaps you have heard of the city of Kapilavastu, O king? A prosperous city it is. The king, Suddhodana, is my father. ”
André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 16. Siddhartha and King Vimbasara (1927)
“ Do not remain here on the lonely mountain-side; sleep no longer on the hard ground. You are beautiful, you are resplendent with youth; come to the city. I will give you a palace, and all your desires shall be gratified.""My lord," replied the hero, in a gentle voice, "my lord, may you live many years! Desires mean nothing to me. I lead the life of a hermit ”
