In Buddhism, there are three gems: Buddha, the awakened one; Dharma, the way of understanding and loving; and Sangha, the community that… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“riding the horse of virtuous actions I will guide it into the path of liberation with the reins of renunciation; And through… — Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
Real knowing comes up when we stand in the appropriate place. But usually we don’t. First we want to understand something according… — Dainin Katagiri Copy Share Image
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There's a path in enlightenment called the path of negation where we intentionally throw ourselves into experiences that are extremely transient. In… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
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Happiness is the main object of our aspirations, whatever name we give to it: fulfilment, deep satisfaction, serenity, accomplishment, wisdom, fortune, joy… — Matthieu Ricard Copy Share Image
Lots of human-rights tragedies deserve concerts, but there's something extra with Tibet. It's a spiritual culture, a country rooted in humility and… — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I think there's some pretty amazing language in the Bible. The thing that's always been interesting to me about religion is that… — Win Butler Copy Share Image
America became a special source of attraction to people who were fleeing the aftereffects of the 30 Years War and the religious… — Mitch Horowitz Copy Share Image
The people to become enlightened in Atlantis lit the "flame of enlightenment" on earth for the first time. The members of the… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
I thought, man, if you could run 100 miles, you'd be in this Zen state. You'd be the f**king Buddha. Bringing peace… — Jenn Shelton Copy Share Image
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Most human beings are completely out of touch with their spiritual nature and with the inner dimensions that exist within themselves. They… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“But sharing does not mean wanting others to abandon their own spiritual roots and embrace your faith. That would be cruel. People… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
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Being concerned about other people is especially relevant in today's world. If we consider the complex inter-connected ness of our modern lives,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Even the rich aren't often happy. Their wealth is at best only a temporary distraction. It doesn't make them immune to emotional… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Ultimately...woman's equality is not derived from any theory of human nature but rather from concepts of justice, equality and the integrity of… — Jack Holland Copy Share Image
The cartoonists treated Islam the same way they treat Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and other religions. And by treating Muslims in Denmark as… — Flemming Rose Copy Share Image
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What I was able to bring to the Christian part of it was the humanism and the humanistic point of view. It… — Ron Glass Copy Share Image
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Instead of being at the mercy of wild beasts, earthquakes, landslides, and inundations, modern man is battered by the elemental forces of… — Carl Jung Copy Share Image
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[Buddhism and Christianity] are in one sense parallel and equal; as a mound and a hollow, as a valley and a hill.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
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You may be Catholic or Protestant or Buddhist or Baptist or Muslim or Mormon or Jewish or Jain, or you have no… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
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![“THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA 1. Question. Of what religion[1] are you? Answer. The Buddhist. 2. Q. What is Buddhism? A. It is a body of teachings given out by the great personage known as the Buddha. 3. Q. Is "Buddhism" the best name for this teaching? A. No; that is only a western term: the best name…” quote by Henry Steel Olcott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/henry-steel-olcott-53981_buddhism_the-life-of-the-buddha-1-question-of-wha_2002389.jpg)
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