The beauty of the world is Christ’s tender smile for us, coming through matter. Simone Weil (1909 – 1943)
Richard Francis Burton Quote – “Enough to think that truth can be…”
Enough to think that truth can be; Come sit we where the roses glow; Indeed he knows not how to know who knows not also how to unknow. Richard Francis Burton (1821 – 1890)
Paramhansa Yogananda Quote – “Smoldering joy, oft-puffed by meditation…”
Smoldering joy, oft-puffed by meditation, Blinding my tearful eyes, Burst into immortal flames of bliss, Consumed my tears, my frame, my all. Thou art I, I am Thou, Knowing, Knower, Known, as One! Tranquilled, unbroken thrill, eternally living, ever new peace! Enjoyable beyond imagination of expectancy, samadhi bliss! Not a mental chloroform Or unconscious state without wilful return, Samadhi but […]
Paramhansa Yogananda Quote – “God will not tell you that you should desire Him above all else…”
God will not tell you that you should desire Him above all else, because He wants your love to be freely given, without “prompting.” That is the whole secret in the game of this universe. He who created us yearns for our love. He wants us to give it spontaneously, without His asking. Our love is the one thing God […]
Quote from Zoroastrianism – “To do rightly by the cosmos depends on timing…”
To do rightly by the cosmos depends on timing: right doing, right being at the right time and place. This right guidance, found in every heart, finds its source in the universal Heart. This rightness is ultimate good, ultimate happiness and joy. The joy comes naturally to and through a life lived in moment-by-moment contact with the truth behind all […]
Quote from Buddhism – “The musicality of being holds both unending joy and infinite sorrow…”
The musicality of being holds both unending joy and infinite sorrow It is the delicate touch of longing for the infinite It is the tears of pain in the eyes of the worshiper It is the sacrifice, at last rewarded With a crown of roses, or thorns. It holds the mystery of all beings who strive without knowledge The infinite […]
Quote from Buddhism – “It is wonderful, Lord…”
It is wonderful, Lord! It is wonderful, Lord! It is as if, Lord, one might set upright that which had been upturned, or might reveal what was hidden, or might point out the path to one who had gone astray, or might bring an oil lamp into the darkness so that those with eyes might see material shapes. Buddhism (circa […]
Quote from Buddhism – “I am the father of living beings and I should rescue them…”
I am the father of living beings and I should rescue them from their sufferings and give them the joy of the measureless and boundless Buddha wisdom so that they may find their enjoyment in that. Buddhism (circa 500 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Suffering, if it does not diminish love…”
Suffering, if it does not diminish love, will transport you to the furthest shore. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)
Buddha Quote – “Impermanent are all component things…”
Impermanent are all component things… nothing comes into existence but there is the seeds of its own dissolution. Buddha (circa 560 – 483 B.C.E.)