Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. And all the suffering there is in… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the joy the world contains Has come through wishing happiness for others. All the misery the world contains Has come through… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“All the suffering there is in this world arises from wishing our self to be happy. All the happiness there is in… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others.… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness.… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“All the happiness there is in this world comes from thinking about others, and all the suffering comes from preoccupation with yourself.” — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals. — Shantideva Copy Share Image
In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance. — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others. — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Examine thus yourself from every side. Note harmful thoughts and every futile striving. Thus it is that heroes in the bodhisattva path Apply the… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
All those who slight me to my face, Or do me any other evil, Even if they blame or slander me, May they attain… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things? — Shantideva Copy Share Image
It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning. — Shantideva Copy Share Image
“May the blind see the forms, May the deaf hear sounds. May the naked find clothing, The hungry find food; May the thirsty find… — Shantideva Copy Share Image
