← Sutta collectionTHAG5.8Verses of the Senior Monks 5.8SuttaCentral (Bhikkhu Sujato translation)Select any verse to keep it — saved passages go to your Dhamma Deck, the same one the app uses.Verses of the Senior Monks 5.8The Book of the FivesChapter OneVakkali“Struck by a wind ailmentwhile dwelling in a forest grove,you’ve entered a tough place for gathering alms—how will you get by, monk?”“Pervading this bag of boneswith abundant rapture and happiness,putting up with what’s tough,I’ll dwell in the forest.Developing mindfulness meditation,the faculties and the powers,developing the factors of awakening,I’ll dwell in the forest.Having seen those who are energetic, resolute,always staunchly vigorous,harmonious and united,I’ll dwell in the forest.Recollecting the Buddha—the best, the tamed, the serene—tireless all day and nightI’ll dwell in the forest.”