The Buddhist expresses it in one way, the Christian in another, but both say the same: We are all one. — Nikola Tesla Copy Share Image
During meditation your metabolism and your breath rate go down to a level of rest, twice that of deep sleep. — Mike Love Copy Share Image
The person who masters himself through self-control and discipline is truly undefeatable. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Until he has unconditional and unbiased love for all beings, man will not find peace. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
For innumerable reasons, Mahamati, the Bodhisattva, whose nature is compassion, is not to eat any meat. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
In this world Hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate. This is the law, Ancient and inexhaustible. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Buddhist mindfulness is about the present, but I also think its about being real. Being awake to everything. Feeling like nothing can… — Krista Tippett Copy Share Image
I came to California in 1970 and so many people were asking if I was a Buddhist or knew Zen theory, asking… — Hiroshi Sugimoto Copy Share Image
There is a way to be purified, to overcome sorrows and grief, to release suffering, to secure the right path to realize… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings...that… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Buddhism has existed forever, just like we have, and occasionally it's codified; it's put together into a system by someone who likes… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Select companions who are striving for enlightenment. They all have their imperfections, certainly, but at least their attention is moving in the… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Once in a while, you will see someone really drippy. The person has to stare at the teacher all the time with… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“I have a friend who calls himself a Jewish-Buddhist, or a JewBu—he attends a synagogue where they meditate and chant Shalommmmmmmm—and when… — Suzanne Morrison Copy Share Image
Sex according to Sangarakshita is rooted in the Lower Evolution and does not, in his experience, enhance communication between individuals. And sexual… — Sangharakshita Copy Share Image
I was exposed to a mix of cultures, lots of different religions and beliefs. I was a spiritual kid and went to… — Harvey Fierstein Copy Share Image
What is dangerous about the far right is not that it takes religion seriously - most of us do - but rather… — Barbra Streisand Copy Share Image
How does one stay mindful? Where feelings are known as they arise, known as they persist, known as they pass away. Thoughts… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Since we are provided with both a body and a mind, we grasp onto the physical forms we see. Since we are… — Dogen Copy Share Image
When we hunt or fish, we deliberately kill a defenseless being who wishes us no harm. This is a direct violation of… — Norm Phelps Copy Share Image
Buddhism leads you to the awareness that all things are holy. Everything is holy. The dark has its own light, in other… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
From craving is born grief, from craving is born fear. For one freed from craving there's no grief- so how fear? — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Radiate boundless love towards the entire world - above, below, and across - unhindered, without ill will, without enmity. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
We will develop love, we will practice it, we will make it both a way and a basis... — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will… — Nichiren Copy Share Image
It's your road...and yours alone... Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. No matter what… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
By amending our mistakes, we get wisdom. By defending our faults, we betray an unsound mind. — Huineng Copy Share Image
In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light. — Dogen Copy Share Image
If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Ultimately one must abandon the path to enlightenment. If you still define yourself as a Buddhist, you are not a buddha yet. — Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
Whoever doesn't flare up at someone who's angry wins a battle hard to win. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
If the Buddhist's job is to be detached, I think that the artist's job is to be both detached and attached. — Gerald Stern Copy Share Image
Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
You are far from the end of your journey. The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as spiritual achievement; it is simply an awareness intrinsic to all of life. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again today, — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
