More from the Dhammapada that speaks errily of feminism

The Dhammapada is one of the central texts of Buddhism. Although I am not religious I do love this little book. It is one a several books of religious scripture I own. I had previously posted on this blog of a few verses from the Dhammapada which seem to speak to the failings of feminism. Here are a few more.

50. Do not give your attention to what others do or fail to do; give it to what you do or fail to do.

51. Like a flower, full of colour but lacking in fragrance, are the words of those who do not practice what they preach. 

52. Like a lovely flower full of colour and fragrance are the words of those who practice what they preach.

 Throwing stones from glass houses and living by double standards are characteristics of feminism known too well by many but articulated by too few out of fear of social ostracism and worse.