1,972 Quotes About Buddhism

Hoarfrost spikessprung out overnightlike the hairs on my chin.

How wonderful it would be if people did all they could for one other without seeking anything in return! One should never remember a kindness done, and never forget a kindness received.

Whenever ego suffers from fear of death & your practice turns to seeing impermanence, ego settles down.

Mentally strong people are like a dam on a river. Life keeps on overwhelming them with burdens. If you're tired of being a dam, just let go! Water will find its way.

The forest is peaceful, why aren't you? You hold onto things causing your confusion. Let nature teach you. Hear the bird's song then let go. If you know nature, you'll know Dhamma. If you know Dhamma, you'll know nature.

As much as possible, it is useful to think of all other beings as being just like me. Every living being strives for happiness. Every being wants to avoid all forms of suffering. They are not just objects or things to be used for our benefit. You know, Mahatma Gandhi once said: 'The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately & wisely.

We must accept the reality that the causes of impatience travel a two-way street.

Patience is a natural consequence of the cultivation of compassion & love, for ourselves and all beings.