Thig 1.5 — Verses of Another Elder Named Tissā

English translation by Bhikkhu Sujato.

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Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.5
The Book of the Ones
Another Tissā
Tissā, apply yourself to good qualities—
don’t let the moment pass you by.
For if you miss your moment,
you’ll grieve when sent to hell.