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title: "55 Buddhism Quotes By Allan Lokos"
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> [“True patience is grounded in wisdom &amp; compassion.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/true-patience-is-grounded-in-wisdom-compassion/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“So what is a good meditator? A good meditator meditates.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/so-what-is-a-good-meditator-a-good-meditator-meditates/)

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> [“We cannot force the development of mindfulness.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/we-cannot-force-the-development-of-mindfulness/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“To forgive does not mean to condone.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/to-forgive-does-not-mean-to-condone/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Patience has all the time it needs.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-has-all-the-time-it-needs/)

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> [“To forgive does not mean to forget.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/to-forgive-does-not-mean-to-forget/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Compassion is not complete if it does not include oneself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/compassion-is-not-complete-if-it-does-not-include-oneself/)

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> [“You actions are your only true belongings.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/you-actions-are-your-only-true-belongings/)

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> [“Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise &amp; foolish alike have things to teach us.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/being-a-senior-doesn-t-automatically-make-one-wise-but-the-wise/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“One of the best ways to support the development of patience is to cultivate happiness with yourself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/one-of-the-best-ways-to-support-the-development-of-patience-is-to/)

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> [“The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately &amp; wisely.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-art-of-peaceful-living-comes-down-to-living-compassionately-wisely/)

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> [“Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/suffering-usually-relates-to-wanting-things-to-be-different-from-the/)

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> [“To advance spiritually requires a method of practice &amp; determination to carry it out.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/to-advance-spiritually-requires-a-method-of-practice-determination-to/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“While meditating we are simply seeing what the mind has been doing all along.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/while-meditating-we-are-simply-seeing-what-the-mind-has-been-doing/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/when-we-are-aware-of-our-weaknesses-or-negative-tendencies-we-open/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Patience is a natural consequence of the cultivation of compassion &amp; love, for ourselves and all beings.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-is-a-natural-consequence-of-the-cultivation-of-compassion/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“We need never be bound by the limitations of our previous or current thinking, nor are we ever locked into being the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/we-need-never-be-bound-by-the-limitations-of-our-previous-or-current/)

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> [“To be mindful entails examining the path we are traveling &amp; making choices that alleviate suffering &amp; bring happiness to ourselves &amp; those around us.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/to-be-mindful-entails-examining-the-path-we-are-traveling-making/)

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> [“The erruption of feelings &amp; emotions that follows a near-death exerience, or any event that causes us to stop &amp; look deeply…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-erruption-of-feelings-emotions-that-follows-a-near-death/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“The venerable teachers, philosophers &amp; spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-venerable-teachers-philosophers-spiritual-practitioners/)

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> [“Patience requires a slowing down, a spaciousness, a sense of ease.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-requires-a-slowing-down-a-spaciousness-a-sense-of-ease/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love &amp; compassion.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/our-greatest-happiness-comes-from-the-experience-of-love-compassion/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Remind yourself that your mental &amp; emotional health are important.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/remind-yourself-that-your-mental-emotional-health-are-important/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“We all have issues &amp; we have usually come by them honestly.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/we-all-have-issues-we-have-usually-come-by-them-honestly/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Directing the mind to stay in the present can be a formidable task.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/directing-the-mind-to-stay-in-the-present-can-be-a-formidable-task/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [One who is patient glows with an inner radiance.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/one-who-is-patient-glows-with-an-inner-radiance/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/accepting-the-reality-of-change-gives-rise-to-equanimity/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Peace can be found within, no matter the external circumstances.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/peace-can-be-found-within-no-matter-the-external-circumstances/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Patience is both the tool for and the result of, our efforts.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-is-both-the-tool-for-and-the-result-of-our-efforts/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [You cannot control the results, only your actions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/you-cannot-control-the-results-only-your-actions/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“An open beginner's mind is a powerful tool for developing patience.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/an-open-beginner-s-mind-is-a-powerful-tool-for-developing-patience/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“One doesn't have to be religious to lead a moral life or attain wisdom.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/one-doesn-t-have-to-be-religious-to-lead-a-moral-life-or-attain-wisdom/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“There is no illness that is not exacerbated by stress.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/there-is-no-illness-that-is-not-exacerbated-by-stress/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“No one looks or feels attractive when angry.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/no-one-looks-or-feels-attractive-when-angry/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Our actions speak for us &amp; they speak loudly.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/our-actions-speak-for-us-they-speak-loudly/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

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> [“Inner Peace can be seen as the ultimate benefit of practicing patience.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/inner-peace-can-be-seen-as-the-ultimate-benefit-of-practicing-patience/)

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> [“The virtues of free enterprise can become distorted by greed &amp; delusion.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-virtues-of-free-enterprise-can-become-distorted-by-greed-delusion/)

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> [“Without the ability to be present we are missing much of what the adventure has to offer.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/without-the-ability-to-be-present-we-are-missing-much-of-what-the/)

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> [“Thoughts, words, emotions &amp; deeds not coming from love are likely coming from fear.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/thoughts-words-emotions-deeds-not-coming-from-love-are-likely-coming/)

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> [“We train the mind so that we can enjoy greater peace, happiness, wisdom &amp; equanimity.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/we-train-the-mind-so-that-we-can-enjoy-greater-peace-happiness-wisdom/)

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## More by Allan Lokos

> [“Being a senior doesn't automatically make one wise but the wise &amp; foolish alike have things to teach us.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/being-a-senior-doesn-t-automatically-make-one-wise-but-the-wise/)

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> [We all have issues and we have usually come by them honestly.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/we-all-have-issues-and-we-have-usually-come-by-them-honestly/)

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> [“Patience is supported &amp; nurtured by a quality of forgiveness.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-is-supported-nurtured-by-a-quality-of-forgiveness/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [So what is a good meditator? The one who meditates.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/so-what-is-a-good-meditator-the-one-who-meditates/)

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> [“The experience of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral is the consequences of perception.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-experience-of-pleasant-unpleasant-or-neutral-is-the-consequences/)

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> [“Without the ability to be present we are missing much of what the adventure has to offer.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/without-the-ability-to-be-present-we-are-missing-much-of-what-the/)

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> [It is a powerful practice to be generous when you are the one feeling in need.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/it-is-a-powerful-practice-to-be-generous-when-you-are-the-one-feeling/)

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> [“The essence of the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) is about identifying the cause of our suffering &amp; alleviating it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/the-essence-of-the-dharma-the-teachings-of-the-buddha-is-about/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [You cannot control the results, only your actions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/you-cannot-control-the-results-only-your-actions/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [“Our greatest happiness comes from the experience of love &amp; compassion.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/our-greatest-happiness-comes-from-the-experience-of-love-compassion/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [“A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable &amp; calm in all situations.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/a-modern-definition-of-equanimity-cool-this-refers-to-one-whose-mind/)

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> [“Patience requires a slowing down, a spaciousness, a sense of ease.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-requires-a-slowing-down-a-spaciousness-a-sense-of-ease/)

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> [“One of the best ways to support the development of patience is to cultivate happiness with yourself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/one-of-the-best-ways-to-support-the-development-of-patience-is-to/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [Patience lives in the gap between our experience of an event and our response to that experience.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/patience-lives-in-the-gap-between-our-experience-of-an-event-and-our/)

[Allan Lokos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allan-lokos/)

> [“Observing your thoughts, feelings &amp; sensations is the grist of the practice.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allan-lokos/observing-your-thoughts-feelings-sensations-is-the-grist-of-the/)

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