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Neither my life of luxury in the palace -nor- my life as ascetic in the forest were ways to enlightenment. — Gautama Buddha

When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching after others, you watch after yourself. — Gautama Buddha

There is no such thing as spiritual achievement; it is simply an awareness intrinsic to all of life. — Frederick Lenz

If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic. — Dalai Lama

In the Buddhist scriptures, it said many births cause suffering, so Buddhism is not against family planning. — Mechai Viravaidya

In the village, a sage should go about
Like a bee, which, not harming
Flower, colour or scent,
Flies off with the nectar. — Anonymous

My first encounter with Buddhist dharma would be in my early 20s. Like most young men, I was not particularly happy. — Richard Gere

I'm a lapsed Buddhist like I'm a lapsed Catholic. I take it to a point. — Abel Ferrara

Form is emptiness, emptiness is form states the Heart Sutra, one of the best known ancient Buddhist texts. The essence of all things is emptiness. — Eckhart Tolle

Because of my Buddhist practice, I'm never lacking for inspiration. — Duncan Sheik

We believe in self creation. That's why Buddhists believe in the Four Noble Truths. — Dalai Lama

Our lives are the best school in the universe because we all have to face happiness and madness — Dalin Shu

In 1993, I retired from the Art Ensemble of Chicago to devote myself full time to Buddhist studies and to the practice of Aikido. — Joseph Jarman

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

Dispassion is the best of mental states ... — Gautama Buddha

From a Buddhist perspective, it is incorrect to always assume that we know what is best. — Frederick Lenz

Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another. — Dalai Lama

I sort of believe that my voice was preordained; I'm a Buddhist who believes in reincarnation so I think that my voice is a few lifetimes old. — K.d. Lang

By your own efforts waken yourself, watch yourself. And live joyfully. — Gautama Buddha

No Buddhist, no Christian, no Hindu. Deeply religious people have no religion. They belong to no seat, theirs is the religion of the heart! — Yogaswami

You see, Buddhists are optimists. We never saw sunsets in Atlantis like we do now. We didn't have those great chemicals in the air. — Frederick Lenz

I'm Catholic In My Complications And Buddhist In My Aspirations'

~George O'dowd — Boy George

I am Tamil, Sinhalese, Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, a Hindu, a follower of Islam and Christianity. I am today, and always, proudly Sri Lankan. — Kumar Sangakkara

Like fresh milk a bad deed does not turn at once. It follows a fool scorching him like a smouldering fire. — Gautama Buddha

I knew a Buddhist once, and I've hated myself ever since. — Hunter S. Thompson

How do you become enlightened? Have fun, meditate, don't take yourself too seriously, brush between incarnations and have a good teacher. — Frederick Lenz

I didn't realize I was in a Buddhist temple. — Al Gore

Full of love for all things in the world, practicing virtue, in order to benefit others, this man alone is happy. — Gautama Buddha

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

One thing that these Buddhists have certainly gotten right is that attention to attention is the key to taking control of your mental life. — Terence McKenna

A sick body with a good heart is more beneficial to future lives than a fit, healthy body that is used for self-cherishing. — Thubten Zopa Rinpoche

I am a Zen Buddhist - but that is not to be thought of as a religion in — Howard Fast

True wisdom is being able to say 'it is what it is' with a smile of celebratory wonder on your face. — Eric Micha'el Leventhal

Just as one can make a lot of garlands from a heap of flowers, so man, subject to birth and death as he is, should make himself a lot of good karma. — Gautama Buddha

In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation. — Gautama Buddha

Health, contentment, and trust are your greatest possessions. And freedom your greatest joy. — Gautama Buddha

If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear. — Gautama Buddha

To understand everything is to forgive everything. — Gautama Buddha