Gautama Buddha Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha Famous Quotes & Sayings
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Though he should conquer a thousand men in the battlefield a thousand times, yet he, indeed, who would conquer himself is the noblest victor.
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.
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.
Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal.
Do not think lightly of good, that nothing will come of it. A whole water pot will fill up from dripping drops of water.
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.
Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.
He who, seeking his own happiness, punishes or kills beings who also long for happiness, will not find happiness after his death.
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.
If you don't disturb yourself, like a broken gong does not vibrate, then you have achieved nirvana. Irritability no longer exists for 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.
Why cling to the pain and the wrongs of yesterday? Why hold on to the very things that keep you from hope and love.
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.
Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy
No one can escape death and unhappiness. If people expect only happiness in life, they will be disappointed.
A fool acquires knowledge only to his own disadvantage. It destroys what good he has, and turns his brains.
Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is pleasant.
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.
Speak the truth.
Give whatever you can.
Never be angry.
These three steps will lead you
Into the presence of the gods.
Give whatever you can.
Never be angry.
These three steps will lead you
Into the presence of the gods.
When you come upon a path
that brings benefit
and happiness to all,
follow this course
as the moon
journeys through the stars.
that brings benefit
and happiness to all,
follow this course
as the moon
journeys through the stars.
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.
Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, And fill yourself with joy.
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.
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.
It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.