“An enlightened thinker does not waste his precious time thinking about what others think of what he thinks.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
There are certain people who people think are enlightened. The problem with the word enlightenment is what you mean by it. — Tenzin Palmo Copy Share Image
Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The byproduct of doing for others is the path to enlightenment and when viewed in hindsight reveals the meaning of life. — Jordan Blake Michiels Copy Share Image
“All these mystics, throughout history, all over the world, they all found their way to enlightenment by physical suffering.” — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
The fundamental goal of Buddhism is the realization of the peace and happiness of humankind. — Josei Toda Copy Share Image
“Nobody makes anybody enlightened. Just tell them what you want to say, then let them decide for themselves.” — Toba Beta Copy Share Image
Morality can muddle mystical understanding and virtue is only necessary in so far as it favours success. All wisdom must be encompassed… — Aleister Crowley Copy Share Image
By asseting the creation myth, in which God is a man over ealier creation myths in which God was viewed as a… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Reading it the night before, I'd wondered if it would be like that for me-if in one moment, I would finally understand… — John Green Copy Share Image
I'm interested in Buddhism. Of all the organized religions, that to me is the only one that makes even vague sense. I… — Debbie Harry Copy Share Image
Enlightenment, peace, and joy will not be granted by someone else. The well is within us, And if we dig deeply in… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Every day, I am thinking: 'How can I lead all living beings to enter the unsurpassed way so as to quickly acquire… — Buddha Copy Share Image
If western culture is shown to be rich, it is because, even before the Enlightenment, it has tried to 'dissolve' harmful simplifications… — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
Buddha emphasized and re-declared the eternal and unalterable existence of the moral government of this universe. He unhesitatingly said that the law… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
I, ever knowing the living beings Who tread the Path and those who do not In response to those who may be… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
“CONCEPTS AND IDEAS are incapable of expressing reality as it is. Nirvana, the ultimate reality, cannot be described, because it is free… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Here bhikkhus, some misguided men learn the Dhamma–discourses, stanzas, expositions, verses, exclamations, sayings, birth stories, marvels, and answers to questions–but having learned… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
During the Enlightenment, there were brilliant thinkers who realized that, if you assume most people are naturally selfish and you construct the… — Rutger Bregman Copy Share Image
“It is certain that such a revolution in thought - that is, such an expansion of consciousness, such an evolution of intelligence… — Schwaller de Lubicz Copy Share Image
“Life surrounds us. Each day we witness the plenteous gifts of nature. Even following the most bitterly cold winter, new life waits… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
“Enlightenment depends to a large extent on believing that you are born for Freedom in this lifetime, and that it is available… — Adyashanti Copy Share Image
“Every road leads to sorrow. All aspects that make life beautiful – friendship, love, art, and truth – will end. All aspects… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
“Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing. (The Buddha)” — Alex Fan Moniz Copy Share Image
“The Gita is a commentary on the Upanishads. The Upanishads are the Bible of India.” — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
“Helping yourself is common sense, helping others is virtue, helping yourself and others is enlightenment.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
Since everything is already the Supreme Buddha Nature, where are you going to find it? — Adyashanti Copy Share Image
Enlightenment occurs when someone becomes inspired by information and uses it to enhance their life. — Aimee Vernon Copy Share Image
“There is nothing we could add to that which has already been created…perfection.” — Vivian Amis Copy Share Image
“We live within the clouds of our minds waiting for the sun to shine with happiness.” — Anthony T. Hincks Copy Share Image
“There's a thin boundary between the light and dark side. Both are fervent to reign in the space of the other.” — Gloria D. Gonsalves Copy Share Image
Use career to develop yourself. Have fun with it. Dedicate your activities and your career, to eternity, and to enlightenment. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Being enlightened is just being aware. It's just being aware of something that you weren't aware before. — Edgar Ramirez Copy Share Image
Three are the peaks that everyone must seek: Achievement, Fulfillment and Enlightenment. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Many religions over the years have suggested that when a woman is menstruating, she should be avoided and not touched. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“If you take society’s definition of knowing oneself, you will become lost in the many translations.” — Grace Sara Copy Share Image
“The Gautama Buddha instructs me to walk away from illness. But he wasn't attached to a drip.” — Derek Jarman Copy Share Image
Since we are already Buddhas, happy and suffering Buddhas, wise and confused Buddhas, we are already Buddha. — Joan Halifax Copy Share Image
“The awareness that seeks to know is the very object of its own seeking.” — Eric Micha'el Leventhal Copy Share Image
