Sallatha Sutta: The Arrow - SN 36.6 ~ Pali Suttas

The "Sallatha Sutta: The Arrow" SN 36.6 (also known as the "Two
Arrows" or "The Parable of the Poisoned Arrow") is a Buddhist
parable that highlights the importance of understanding and
managing our reactions to difficult experiences. The parable
illustrates how we can choose to react to painful situations in a
way that minimizes further suffering, rather than amplifying it.
The first arrow represents the painful experience itself, while
the second arrow symbolizes our resistance and negative feelings
in response to that pain. The Buddha teaches that while we can't
always control the first arrow (the initial pain), we can learn
to control the second arrow by practicing mindfulness and
non-resistance.Translated by Bhante Sujato





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