He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. And all the suffering there is in… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Suffering also has its worth. Through sorrow, pride is driven out And pity felt for those who wander in samsara; Evil is… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
How much suffering and fear, and How many harmful things are in existence? If all arises from clinging to the "I", What… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“All the happiness there is in this world comes from thinking about others, and all the suffering comes from preoccupation with yourself.” — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“We who are like senseless children shrink from suffering, but love its causes. We hurt ourselves; our pain is self-inflicted! Why should… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others.… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing our self to be happy. All the happiness there is in… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals. — Shantideva Copy Share
In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance. — Shantideva Copy Share
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others. — Shantideva Copy Share
Examine thus yourself from every side. Note harmful thoughts and every futile striving. Thus it is that heroes in the bodhisattva path Apply the… — Shantideva Copy Share
All those who slight me to my face, Or do me any other evil, Even if they blame or slander me, May they attain… — Shantideva Copy Share
Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be… — Shantideva Copy Share
Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness… — Shantideva Copy Share
It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things? — Shantideva Copy Share
It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning. — Shantideva Copy Share
“May the blind see the forms, May the deaf hear sounds. May the naked find clothing, The hungry find food; May the thirsty find… — Shantideva Copy Share
What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look… — Shantideva Copy Share
