Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
You can search the world over and you will find no one who is more deserving of your kindness and well wishing… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases - and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the Path. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
To have much learning, to be skillful in handicraft, well-trained in discipline, and to be of good speech -- this is the… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Well-makers lead the water (wherever they like) ; fletchers bend the arrow ; carpenters bend a log of wood ; wise people fashion themselves. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Like a beautiful flower that is colorful but has no fragrance, even well spoken words bear no fruit in one who does… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
He who lives with his senses well controlled, moderate in his food and drink, he will not be overthrown, any more than… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Let the wise guard their thoughts, which are difficult to perceive, extremely subtle, and wander at will. Thought which is well guarded… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
When things are going well, be mindful of adversityWhen prosperous, be mindful of povertyWhen loved, be mindful of thoughtfulnessWhen respected, be mindful… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Let the wise one control his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, often elusive, and they rush about frantically: a mind… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Come, live with the doors of the senses guarded, diligent and mindful, vigilant and mindful, with the ways of the mind well… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best; second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous; third, what's pleasing,… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Unkind people spread malicious tales, and well-intentioned people also censure; but in either case the tranquil sage remains unconcerned. Nowhere is there… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Look upon him who shows you your faults as a revealer of treasure: seek his company who checks and chides you, the… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
If there is no other world and there is no fruit and ripening of actions well done or ill done, then here… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
But if you do not find an intelligent companion, a wise and well-behaved person going the same way as yourself, then go… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Few are those among men who have crossed over to the other shore, while the rest of mankind runs along the bank.… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Do not believe anything on the mere authority of teachers or priests. Accept as true and as the guide to your life… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Before you've seen it, and when you first see it, it is the greatest thing; afterwards, it is ordinary. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the Messiah?" "No," answered Buddha. "Then are you a healer?" "No," Buddha replied. "Then are you… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Give thanks for what had been given to you, However little. Be pure, never falter. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
For fear of causing terror to living beings, Mahamati, let the Bodhisattva who is disciplining himself to attain compassion, refrain from eating flesh. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Be lamps unto yourselves. Be refuges unto yourselves. Take yourself no external refuge. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp. Hold fast to… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Speak only the speech that neither torments self nor does harm to others. That speech is truly well spoken. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
It is because I perceive the danger in the practice of mystic wonders, that I loath, abhor, and am ashamed thereof. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
So too, monks, I saw the ancient path, the ancient road traveled by the Perfectly Enlightened Ones of the past. And what is that… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
If one is the master of oneself, one is the resort one can depend on; therefore, one should control oneself of all. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
Watch the thought and its ways with care, and let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
One is not low because of birth nor does birth make one holy. Deeds alone make one low, deeds alone make one holy. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
