Better than worshipping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Better than worshipping gods is…”
Better than worshipping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Through zeal, knowledge is gained…”
Through zeal, knowledge is gained. Through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost. Let a man who knows this double path of gain and loss, thus place himself that knowledge may grow. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Just as a candle cannot burn without fire…”
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Practice right view, right aim…”
Practice right view, right aim, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right mindfulness, right meditation. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Be a lamp unto yourself.”
Be a lamp unto yourself. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “How much confusion of thought comes…”
How much confusion of thought comes from our interest in self, and from our vanity when thinking “I am so great” or “I have done this wonderful deed.” The thought of your ego stands between your rational nature and truth, banish it, and then you will see things as they are. He who thinks correctly will rid himself of ignorance […]
Buddha Quote – “Watchfulness is the path of immortality
Watchfulness is the path of immortality; unwatchfulness is the path of death. Those who are watchful never die; those who do not watch are already as dead. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “The mind should be kept independent of any thoughts…”
The mind should be kept independent of any thoughts that arise within it. If the mind depends on anything, it has no sure haven. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Recognize mind wherever you are…”
Do not sit at home, do not go to the forest, But recognize mind wherever you are. When one abides in complete and perfect enlightenment, Where is Samsara and where is Nirvana? Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)