Quotes on Buddhist Philosophy

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?

Believe nothing,_x000D_ _x000D_ No matter where you read it,_x000D_ _x000D_ Or who has said it,_x000D_ _x000D_ Not even if I have said it,_x000D_ _x000D_ Unless it agrees with your own reason_x000D_ _x000D_ And your own common sense.

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little

Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.

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.

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.