Dukkara Sutta

Translation by Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna

recluseship by a not learned man, is difficult and without satisfaction, The difficulties are many, in which the fool sinks. How should I do the recluseship, my mind does not attend With every step he falters, overcome by thoughts. Like a tortoise with all his limbs inside the shell The bhikkhu is preoccupied in his own thoughts Not relying, nor hurting another, The extinguished bhikkhu, does not blame anyone