Neglecting Aging Parents Leads to Downfall (Parabhava Sutta)

Buddhist Wisdom

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雖有財富而棄養年邁父母，是為墮落之門

— PARABHAVA SUTTA

"Though being well-to-do, not to support father and mother who are old and past their youth — this is a cause of one's downfall."

Modern Translation & Meaning

"True wealth is not money, but the love and care you show to your elders."

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