Saturday, January 19, 2008

buddha words of wisdom

he teachings of Buddha (563 BC - 483 BC) have been passed down from century to century. Buddha was an Indian leader, who taught those who chose to listen.

The wisdom of his teachings are reflected in the quotes below. Many of his words still hold true today!


All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become
Buddha

To support mother and father, to cherish wife and child and to have a simple livelihood; this is the good luck.
Buddha

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha

On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.
Buddha

Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.
Buddha

We must be diligent today. To wait until tomorrow is too late. Death comes unexpectedly. How can we bargain with it?
Buddha

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

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.
Buddha

All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.
Buddha


Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Buddha

We must be diligent today. To wait until tomorrow is too late. Death comes unexpectedly. How can we bargain with it?
Buddha

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past,
not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles,
but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Buddha

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

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Buddha

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha

An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
Buddha



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