Searching all directions with one's awareness, one finds no one dearer than oneself. In the same way, others are fiercely dear to themselves. So one should not hurt others if one loves oneself. — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
The teaching on karma starts with the principle that people experience happiness and sorrow based on a combination of their past and present intentions. If we act with unskillful intentions either for ourselves or for others, we’re going to suffer.… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
Searching all directions with one's awareness, one finds no one dearer than oneself. In the same way, others are fiercely dear to themselves. So… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
The key to maintaining your inspiration in the day-to-day work of meditation practice is to approach it as play—a happy opportunity to master practical… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
Remember that you don't have to like or admire someone to feel compassion for that person. All you have to do is wish for… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
The desire for true happiness is nothing to feel ashamed about. — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
The Buddha’s last words instructed us to be heedful—to see our actions as important and to keep that importance in mind at all times. — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
The teaching on karma starts with the principle that people experience happiness and sorrow based on a combination of their past and present intentions.… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
Don't be a slave to style. Don't take more from the world than you're willing to give back. And learn to undo the perceptions-so… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu Copy Share Image
