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Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.

It is our own thoughts that lead us into trouble, not other people.

Though he should conquer a thousand men in the battlefield a thousand times, yet he, indeed, who would conquer himself is the noblest victor.

When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky

He is able who think he is able.

As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.

This I tell you: decay is inherent in all conditioned things. Work out your own salvation, with diligence.

From the passions arise worry, and from worry arises fear. Away with the passions, and no fear, no worry.

Buddha is in our hearts. Buddha is in our mouths. Buddha is in our daily lives.

The glorious chariots of kings wear out, and the body wears out and grows old; but the virtue of the good never grows old.

As a flower that is lovely and beautiful, but is scentless, even so fruitless is the well-spoken word of one who practices it not.

Drink deeply. Live in serenity and joy.

Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal.

The kingdom of heaven is closer than the brow above the eye but mankind does not see it.

It is impossible for a man who is bogged to extricate another who is bogged.

Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.

Do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. A whole water pot will fill up from dripping drops of water.

Thousands upon thousands of lights is inferior to a light of heart.

Let your mind become clear like a still forest pool.

To be selfish, greedy and unwilling to help the needy gives rise to future starvation and clothlessness.

Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.

Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.

Nothing is forever except change.

The teaching is simple. Do what is right. Be Pure.

Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

Ambition is like love, impatient of both delays and rivals

He who, seeking his own happiness, punishes or kills beings who also long for happiness, will not find happiness after his death.

The hunger of passions is the greatest disease.

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.

One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.

Wish I am free from barriers when I die, and Buddha will welcome me from far away.

One moment, ten thousand years. Ten thousand years, one moment.

Let us live in joy, never falling sick like those who hate us. Let us live in freedom, without hatred even among those who hate.

Silence the angry man with love. Silence the ill-natured man with kindness. Silence the miser with generosity. Silence the liar with truth.

Pity arises when we are sorry for someone.Compassion is when we understand and help wisely.

Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.

If you don't disturb yourself, like a broken gong does not vibrate, then you have achieved nirvana. Irritability no longer exists for you.

You have no cause for anything but gratitude and joy.

Turn away from mischief. Again and again, turn away. Before sorrow befalls you.

Happy are those who have overcome their egos; happy are those who have attained peace; happy are those who have found the Truth.

If a man does what is good, let him do it again; let him delight in it; happiness is the outcome of good.

We will be thankful and grateful. Not even the last thing that is done for us shall be forgotten.

Through one all are known, through one all are also seen

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.

Treat others with respect. How you treat others will be how they treat you.

Why cling to the pain and the wrongs of yesterday? Why hold on to the very things that keep you from hope and love.

If there be one righteous person, the rain falls for his sake.

There are three ways to correct our faults:We can change through behavior We can change through understanding We can change heart

Do not carry with you your mistakes. Do not carry your cares. Travel on alone. Like an elephant in the forest.

It is in this way that I went forth to teach.

Consider Others as Yourself.

The worlds originate so that truth may come and dwell therein.

Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy

The mind precedes all things, the mind dominates all things, the mind creates all things.

No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed.

He who is grateful doesn't suffer.

If you hold yourself dear, protect yourself well.

Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.

O how sweet it is to enjoy life, Living in honesty and strength! And wisdom is sweet, And freedom.

A fool acquires knowledge only to his own disadvantage. It destroys what good he has, and turns his brains.

You only lose that which you cling to.

Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.

The no-mind not-thinks no-thoughts about no-things.

The grudge you hold on to is like a hot coal that you intend to throw at someone, only you're the one who gets burned.

He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

As solid rock remains unmoved by the wind, so the wise remain unmoved by blame and praise.

Speak the truth.
Give whatever you can.
Never be angry.
These three steps will lead you
Into the presence of the gods.

Don't just do something, be there.

A jug fill drop by drop.

If desires are not uprooted, sorrows grow again in you.

When you come upon a path
that brings benefit
and happiness to all,
follow this course
as the moon
journeys through the stars.

Conquer anger by love, evil by good; Conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.

Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.

Come and see ... place no head above your own

From a withered tree, a flower blooms

Success isn't the key to happiness.
Happiness is the key to success.

Harm no other beings. They are just your brothers and sisters.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

Watch the thought and its ways with care, and let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings.

Those who speak much are blamed, those who speak little are blamed. In this world there are none who are not blamed. Try not to blame.

In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?

If I had even a slight awareness, and practiced the Great Way, what I would fear would be deviating from it.

Through our senses the world appears. Through our reactions we create delusions.Without reactions the world becomes clear.

Better it is to live alone; there is no fellowship with a fool. Live alone and do no evil; be carefree like an elephant in the elephant forest.

Sit Rest Work. Alone with yourself, Never weary. On the edge of the forest Live joyfully, Without desire.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.

Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, And fill yourself with joy.

May all that have life be delivered from suffering

It is more important to prevent animal suffering, rather than sit to contemplate the evils of the universe praying in the company of priests.

Just as the dawn is the forerunner of the arising of the sun, so true friendship is the forerunner of the arising of the noble eightfold path.

There is no fire like passion. There are no chains like hate. Illusion is a net, Desire is a rushing river.

All fear violence, all are afraid of death.

By whomsoever no evil is done in deed, or word, or thought, him I call a Brahmin (holy man) who is guarded in these three.

To know and not to use is not yet to know!

The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.

(They) were responsible for spreading the Buddhist religion throughout India and East Asia.

It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.

All beings tremble before violence. All love life. All fear death. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?

Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the miser by generosity; overcome the liar by truth.