To force oneself to believe and to accept a thing without understanding is political, and not spiritual or intellectual.
Pain is certain, suffering is optional.
When a wise man is advised of his errors, he will reflect on and improve his conduct. When his misconduct is pointed out, a foolish man will not only disregard the advice but rather repeat the same error.
Those who really seek the path to Enlightenment dictate terms to their mind. Then they proceed with strong determination.
The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.
Life is so very difficult. How can we be anything but kind.
All things that are born must die. Work hard for your own freedom from sorrow.
Doing the good deeds is like the grass in the garden. You don't see its growth. But, it does by days. Doing the wicked deeds is like the hone. You don't see its damage. But, it does by days.
To keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom, and keep our mind strong and clear.
Do not close your eyes before suffering. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, Including personal contact and visits, images, sound. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.
We will develop love, we will practice it, we will make it both a way and a basis.
Love in the past is only a memory. Love in the future is only a fantasy. True love lives in the here and now.
It is easy to see the faults of others... it is hard to see our own.
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.
Those who are truly wise will remain unmoved by feelings of happiness and suffering, fame and disgrace, praise and blame, gain and loss.They will remain calm like the eye of a hurricane.
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
The tongue like a sharp knife ... Kills without drawing blood.
Apply yourself to solitude. One who is given to solitude knows things as they really are.
Will not be punished for your anger, your anger is the punishment.
When one sees that everything exists as an illusion, one can live in a higher sphere than ordinary man.
As solid rock remains unmoved by the wind, so the wise remain unmoved by blame and praise.
If dresses would have qualified people, then whores would have ruled the world.
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. - Buddha No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
Doubt everything. Find your own light.
How deeply did you learn to let go?
