Marcus Aurelius via Zen Pencils

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Kim OHara
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Marcus Aurelius via Zen Pencils

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I have liked the work of Zen Pencils creator Gavin Aung Than even since I first came across it.
His latest comic strip illustrates a quotation from Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, and it's another good one.
It's also a reminder of the closeness of Stoic ethics to the Buddha's sila.

http://zenpencils.com/comic/aurelius/

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Good one, Kim! :smile:

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These are really great. Thanks!
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Many thanks Kim - a good start to my day!
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Thanks for sharing Kim :anjali:
And the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus, saying: "Behold now, bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to vanish. Strive with earnestness!"

This was the last word of the Tathagata.
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