Enlightenment is the realization of the oneness of being, where otherness disappears. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
The enlightenment is under threat. So is reason. So is truth. So is science, especially in the schools of America. — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
I believe in Buddhism. Not every aspect, but most of it. So I take bits and pieces. — Tiger Woods Copy Share Image
“If I say "A lotus for you, a Buddha to be," it means, "I see clearly the Buddha nature in you.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Zen was an attempt to get back to the purest teachings of the Buddha -enlightenment without strings. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Obstructions on the way to enlightenment, are you kidding? Hey, they crucify people here. You think this is an easy place? — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
A Guru is there to show you what you are. You are not different from Me. Whatever I am, that is what… — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Copy Share Image
People in the West sometimes have these marvelous visions of India and Tibet. They assume that there are all these sadhus walking… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“The quest for enlightenment illustrates the paradox of desire—the fact that you must have desire to be motivated to transcend being ruled… — Paul O'Brien Copy Share Image
To an Earthkeeper, love is not a feeling or something your barter with. Love is the essence of who you are, and… — Alberto Villoldo Copy Share Image
This is a world that defines everything backwards, a world in which good is called bad, brightness is called darkness, up is… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Without enlightenment, everything in life is harsh. Sooner or later you see everyone you love die, unless you die first, of course.… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There are billions of people on earth. They are all transmitting thoughts and impressions, most of which are not directed towards enlightenment.… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Many women devlop the second attention, attract a great deal of sexual attention, and for many years, appear to be very vibrant… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
I know many Catholic priests and nuns who use the Buddhist teachings to become better Catholics, and Jews who use them to… — Tenzin Palmo Copy Share Image
For men, it's absolutely essential to stop believing that they're superior to women because that very belief engenders ego, which sets them… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“This creation is so perfect that you can forget the Creator – you can just discard him, dump him – and still… — Sadhguru Copy Share Image
“The Amida Buddha delivers those who recognize their own weakness and cowardice... Those who admit their own faults and above all, those… — Naoyuki Ochiai 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
Men towering high above such political pygmies, men of refinement, of culture, of ability, are jeered into silence as mollycoddles. It is… — Emma Goldman 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 unconscious mind goes on doing things and creating problems. There is no wall at all that you have to push through.… — Osho Copy Share Image
“Wisdom is my religion. Books are my priest. Libraries are my temple. Enlightenment is my heaven.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
Ignorance has always been the weapon of tyrants; enlightenment the salvation of the free. — Bill Richardson Copy Share Image
The progress of human enlightenment can go no further than in picturing people not as vicious, but as mistaken. — Kenneth Burke Copy Share Image
“Enlightenment, awakening or liberation can never be attained by seeking or desiring. It is realized only through experience.” — Gian Kumar Copy Share Image
“On who listens learns; one who learns listens; one who listens and learns is on the path to enlightenment.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Is it a weakness not being able to hate? Or is it preparation for what is inevitable, the ability only to love.” — Tom Althouse Copy Share Image
Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Clarity clattered into my thoughts and brought about a satori, an enlightenment, if you will.” — Stuart Ayris Copy Share Image
Words are a distraction to enlightenment. Getting rid of conceptual thinking means enlightenment. — Ramesh S Balsekar Copy Share Image
For the first time, we live in a society that shows any sign of the possibility of women changing this condition. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Taking refuge means that you align and orient your life toward Buddha's example and toward enlightenment. — Reb Anderson Copy Share Image
When you are realized, you can start feeling your own chakras and the chakras of other people. This is enlightenment. — Nirmala Srivastava Copy Share Image
Enlightenment, don't know what it is. It's up to you, the way you think. — Van Morrison Copy Share Image
Prince didn't want to celebrate birthdays but to live life, to elevate and educate to the next level of enlightenment. — Mayte Garcia Copy Share Image
“Bringing to light what had been hidden in darkness should not overwhelm you, but EDUCATE you.” — Solange nicole Copy Share Image
It is not necessary to meet your guru on the physical plane. The guru is not external. — Neem Karoli Baba Copy Share Image
