Buddhist Quotes

822 quotes by 226 authors

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. — Aristotle
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. — Aristotle
I like change. There's something Buddhist about it - continuous change is wonderful. — David Bailey
I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.' — Alan Ball
I believe forgiveness is possible for everybody, for everything, but I'm a Buddhist. — Alan Ball
An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea. — Edward de Bono
I'm in awe of the universe, but I don't necessarily believe there's an intelligence or agent behind it. I do have a passion for the… — David Bowie
I'm just the worst little Buddhist in town. — Cher
I'm working at trying to be a Christian, and that's serious business. It's like trying to be a good Jew, a good Muslim, a good… — Maya Angelou
I make a distinction between Buddhism with a Capital 'B' and buddhism with a small 'b'. Sri Lanka has the former, in which the state… — Sulak Sivaraksa
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people,… — Nhat Hanh
Buddhism regards all living creatures as being endowed with the Buddha nature and the potential to become Buddhas. That's why Buddhism teaches us to refrain… — Hsuan Hua
Think with your whole body. — Taisen Deshimaru
If you have a glass full of liquid you can discourse forever on its qualities, discuss whether it is cold, warm, whether it is really… — Taisen Deshimaru
Harmonizing opposites by going back to their source is the distinctive quality of the Zen attitude, the Middle Way: embracing contradictions, making a synthesis of… — Taisen Deshimaru
To study Buddhism is to study ourselves. To study ourselves is to forget ourselves. — Dogen
Those who see worldly life as an obstacle to Dharma see no Dharma in everyday actions. They have not yet discovered that there are no… — Dogen
Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed,… — Dogen
In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light. — Dogen
Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine. — Shunryu Suzuki

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