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Chapter on Monks Restraint through the eye is good, good is restraint through the ear; Restraint through the nose is good, good is restraint through the tongue. Restraint through the body is good, good is restraint through speech; Restraint through the mind is good, good is restraint everywhere; A monk restrained everywhere, is freed from all suffering. Restrained in hand, restrained in foot, restrained in speech, the best of the restrained; Delighting inwardly, composed, solitary, content—him they call a monk. The monk who is restrained in mouth, speaks wisely, is not arrogant; He explains the meaning and the Dhamma, sweet is his speech. Delighting in Dhamma, devoted to Dhamma, reflecting on Dhamma; A monk remembering Dhamma, does not fall away from the true Dhamma. One should not despise one's own gain, nor envy others; A monk envying others, does not attain concentration. Even if a monk has little gain, and does not despise his own gain; Him indeed the devas praise, pure in livelihood, diligent. In all name-and-form, he who has no sense of "mine"; And who does not grieve over what is not, he indeed is called a "monk". The monk who dwells in loving-kindness, and is confident in the Buddha's teaching; May attain the peaceful state, the happiness of the stilling of formations. Empty, O monk, this boat, emptied, it will go lightly for you; Having cut off lust and hatred, then you will go to Nibbāna. Cut off five, abandon five, cultivate five further; A monk who has overcome five attachments, is called "one who has crossed the flood". Meditate, O monk, do not be heedless; Let not your mind delight in sensual pleasures; Do not, being heedless, swallow a ball of iron, lest you cry out, "This is suffering!" as you burn. There is no meditation for one without wisdom, there is no wisdom for one without meditation; In whom there is both meditation and wisdom, he indeed is close to Nibbāna. For one who has entered an empty dwelling, s For a bhikkhu whose mind is at peace; There is unworldly delight, When rightly discerning the Dhamma. 374. Whenever one reflects upon, The arising and passing of the aggregates; One obtains joy and rapture, That is the Deathless for those who know. 375. Herein this is the beginning, For a wise bhikkhu here; Guarding the senses, contentment, And restraint in the Pātimokkha. 376. Associate with good friends, Of pure livelihood, diligent; Be courteous in conduct, Be skilled in good manners; Then full of joy, You will make an end of suffering. 377. As the jasmine flowers, Shed their withered blossoms; So, bhikkhus, Shed lust and hatred. 378. Calm in body, calm in speech, Calm in mind, well-composed; A bhikkhu who has vomited worldly bait, Is called "peaceful." 379. By oneself, urge oneself on, By oneself, examine oneself; So, self-guarded and mindful, You will live happily, bhikkhu. 380. The self is indeed the master of the self, (Who else could be the master?) The self is indeed the refuge of the self; Therefore, restrain yourself, As a merchant restrains a noble horse. 381. A bhikkhu full of joy, Delighted in the Buddha's teaching; May attain the peaceful state, The calming of formations, happiness. 382. Indeed, any young bhikkhu, Who applies himself to the Buddha's teaching; He illuminates this world, Like the moon freed from clouds. The Chapter on Bhikkhus, the twenty-fifth, is finished.