Quotes on Real Buddhist

Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge.

Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

Master your words. Master your thoughts. Never allow your body to do harm. Follow these three roads with purity And you will find yourself upon the one way, The way of wisdom.

Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

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

A good friend who points out mistakes is to be respected, as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

How easy it is to see your brother's faults, How hard it is to face your own.

There is no fire like passion_x000D_ _x000D_ No crime like hatred,_x000D_ _x000D_ No sorrow like separation,_x000D_ _x000D_ No sickness like hunger,_x000D_ _x000D_ And no joy like the joy of freedom.

Born out of concern for all beings.

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

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

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

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.