Theragāthā 165

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.45

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Five

1 One should not suspend others from the Saṅgha,

nor raise objections against them;

and neither disparage nor raise one’s voice against

one who has crossed to the further shore.

One should not praise oneself among the assemblies,

not restless, measured in speech,

and true to your vows.

2 For one who sees the meaning

so very subtle and fine,

who is skilled in thought and placid in manner,

who has cultivated mature ethics—

it’s not hard to gain extinguishment.