- Oh, Teacher, what are the roots of calm? - asked the inquisitive student.
— The roots of Tranquility are safe. If a person is not threatened with death or illness, he is calm,” answered the Wise One.
- Oh, Teacher, what does the trunk of Tranquility consist of? - asked the smartest student.
“The Trunk of Tranquility is a correct picture of the world, made up of correct thoughts and devoid of passions,” said the Wise One.
- Oh, Teacher, where do the branches of Tranquility extend? - asked the beloved student.
“The branches of Calm extend to like-minded people,” answered the Teacher, “for those who live with Calm find Calm.”
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru