Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be remedied? — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness. Why be unhappy about something if you can change it? And if you can't, how will being unhappy… — 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
