Gautama Buddha

Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.

Do not give your attention to what others do or fail to do; give it to what you do or fail to do.

Dharma is not upheld by talking about it. Dharma is upheld by living in harmony with it.

To cease from evil, to do good, and to purify the mind yourself, this is the teaching of all the Buddhas.

In every trial Let understanding fight for you.

Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think.

You are far from the end of your journey. The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart. See how you love.

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

Little by little a person becomes evil, as a water pot is filled by drops of water... Little by little a person becomes good, as a water pot is filled by drops of water.

To eat meat is just a habit after we were born. In fact, we are not born to eat meat.

Solitude is happiness for one who is content, who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees. Non-affliction is happiness in the world - harmlessness towards all living beings.

Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind towards all beings, and loving-kindness towards all the world. One should cultivate an unbounded mind, above and below and across, without obstruction, without enmity, without rivalry. Standing, or going, or seated, or lying down, as long as one is free from drowsiness, one should practice this mindfulness. This, they say, is the holy state here.

Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth.

Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride.

He who can curb his wrath as soon as it arises, as a timely antidote will check snake's venom that so quickly spreads, - such a monk gives up the here and the beyond, just as a serpent sheds its worn-out skin.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world - above, below, and across - unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

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.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals.