buddha Quotes

“The world, indeed, is like a dream and the treasures of the world are an alluring mirage! Like the apparent distances in a picture, things have no reality in themselves, but they are like heat haze.”

“To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.”

“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.”

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

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else you are the one who gets burned.”

“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.”

“To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”

“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.”

“Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.”

“An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.”