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To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

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Buddha emphasizes the importance of disciplining and controlling one's mind to achieve good health, happiness in the family, and peace for all. By attaining mind control, one can find the path to Enlightenment and naturally acquire wisdom and virtue.
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Leader, Nepalese
Founder of Buddhism
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