Buddhist Quotes

822 Buddhist quotes by 218 unique authors

Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind towards all beings,… — Gautama Buddha
What is this world condition? Body is the world condition. And with body and form goes feeling, perception, consciousness, and all the activities throughout the… — Gautama Buddha
Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no… — Gautama Buddha
Solitude is happiness for one who is content, who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees. Non-affliction is happiness in the world - harmlessness towards… — Gautama Buddha
The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious. — Gautama Buddha
Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise. — Gautama Buddha
Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. The past no longer is. The future has not yet come. Looking deeply… — Gautama Buddha
Better than a thousand hollow words Is one word that brings peace. Better than a thousand hollow verses Is one verse that brings peace. — Gautama Buddha
It is better to do nothing Than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself. — Gautama Buddha
Master your words. Master your thoughts. Never allow your body to do harm. Follow these three roads with purity And you will find yourself upon… — Gautama Buddha
The wind cannot overturn a mountain. Temptation cannot touch the man Who is awake, strong and humble, Who masters hiself and minds the law. — Gautama Buddha
In every trial Let understanding fight for you. — Gautama Buddha
How easy it is to see your brother's faults, How hard it is to face your own. — Gautama Buddha
Why do what you will regret? Why bring tears upon yourself? Do only what you do not regret, And fill yourself with joy. — Gautama Buddha
Beware of the anger of the mouth. Master your words. Let them serve truth. — Gautama Buddha
You are far from the end of your journey. The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart. See how you… — Gautama Buddha
To cease from evil, to do good, and to purify the mind yourself, this is the teaching of all the Buddhas. — Gautama Buddha
Like a lovely flower full of color but lacking in fragrance, are the words of those who do not practice what they teach. — Gautama Buddha
Dharma is not upheld by talking about it. Dharma is upheld by living in harmony with it... — Gautama Buddha
Do not give your attention to what others do or fail to do; give it to what you do or fail to do. — Gautama Buddha

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