The Buddha makes it clear that ethically, what happens in the mind comes first, tehn it is expressed in what we say and do.

Probably the most famous of the Dhammapada Verses declaring non-violence.

These three verses centre on the quality of Vigilance/Heedfulness. You can download a copy of the Tip here https://www.satipanya.org.uk/tip-o-the-day/#anchor75

These verses tell us what the kernal insight was that liberated the Bodhisatta as he sat beneath the Bodhi Tree.

The role of confidence in our practice and the role of Taking the Three Refuges

The Buddha talks about the unruly mind. And in Sutta 20 of the Middle Length Discourses.

This is probably the most famous of the verses in the Dhammapada proclaiming non-violence.

These two verses are about the process of judging. It is something we are doing all the time whether of people, political parties, other countries and so on. So it is as well to remnd ourselves how we come to a just and correct judgements especially with all the fake news about. I made a mistake at the end quoting the Pali Dhammassa gutto which means Protector of the Dhamma/Law. I ought to have quoted Dhammattho, Standing in the Dhamma - Righteous.

The Body plays a crucial role in undemining our false view of self.

Restraint is a word that has gone out of usage. Why restrain when the culture says more is best?