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Sutra of Forty-Two Sections
佛说四十二章经
The Sutra of Forty-Two Sections is traditionally considered the first Buddhist text translated into Chinese, presented as a gift to the court of Emperor Ming in 67 CE. It consists of forty-two brief teachings on renunciation, mindfulness, desire, and the practice of the path — a small and gentle introduction to the whole of the Buddha's teaching.
Text · 佛说四十二章经
佛言：爱欲于人，犹如执炬逆风而行，必有烧手之患。人从爱欲生忧，从忧生怖。若离于爱，何忧何怖。