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Buddhist Daily Book Entry:
MARCH 15th

THE CHARIOT OF WISDOM

"The wise control their senses and passions as a charioteer holds back a speeding horse.”
—The Buddha, Dhammapada 222

A charioteer who loses control of their horses risks disaster. Likewise, a mind that follows every impulse, desire, or emotion without restraint is pulled into suffering. The Buddha teaches that true wisdom is found in self-mastery, in learning to guide our senses rather than being ruled by them.

This does not mean rejecting life’s experiences, but moving through them skillfully, like a charioteer who holds the reins firmly yet gently. When we let emotions like anger or craving drive us, we become unstable, reacting rather than responding. But when we apply mindfulness and restraint, we move with clarity and direction.

Consider moments when your impulses have dictated your actions. How did it feel? Now imagine the steadiness of a mind that is not easily swayed, a mind that moves with purpose. In learning to guide your inner chariot, you awaken to wisdom—and with it, freedom from fear.

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