A Shield Against Criticism
AT ONE TIME, the Lord Buddha said, "Atula, kings are criticised, kings are praised. The sun, the moon, the earth are criticised by some, and praised by others. I too, the Lord Buddha, am criticised; I too am praised. There is no need to heed the criticism of fools, but of the wise, take heed to win their praise and to escape their censure.
Criticising others is not something new. This has been so from ancient times. Those who are silent are criticised, those who talk much are criticised, those who talk in moderation are criticised. No one is free from criticism.
There never has been, there never will be, nor is there now, anyone who is always praised, not anyone who is always blamed."
Let this discourse be as a shield against criticism.
