Buddhist Quotes

822 quotes by 218 authors

All of you knowing now, Tthat the Buddhas, the Teachers of the Ages, In accord with what is peculiarly appropriate, have recourse to expedient devices,… — Gautama Buddha
And he who has considered all the contrasts on this earth, and is no more disturbed by anything whatever in the world, the Peaceful One,… — Gautama Buddha
And for a disciple thus freed, in whose heart dwells peace, there is nothing to be added to what has been done, and naught more… — Gautama Buddha
Better than a meaningless story of a thousand words is a single word of deep meaning which, when heard, produces peace. — Gautama Buddha
Just as gold is burnt, cut and rubbed, Examine my words carefully and Do not accept them simply out of respect — Gautama Buddha
The right time to show your good character is when you are pestered by someone weaker than you. — Gautama Buddha
Do not accept what you hear by report, do not accept tradition, do not accept a statement because it is found in our books, nor… — Gautama Buddha
When wishes are few, the heart is happy. When craving ends, there is peace. — Gautama Buddha
As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in… — Gautama Buddha
It is our very search for perfection outside of ourselves that causes suffering. — Gautama Buddha
Monks, when ignorance is abandoned, and knowledge arises in the monk, with the ending of ignorance and the arising of knowledge he clings neither to… — Gautama Buddha
Though he should conquer a thousand men in the battlefield a thousand times, yet he, indeed, who would conquer himself is the noblest victor. — Gautama Buddha
Be a light unto yourself. — Gautama Buddha
Love and serve the world through your work. — Gautama Buddha
I know what I gave them; I don't know what they received. — Gautama Buddha
Let us live in joy, never falling sick like those who hate us. Let us live in freedom, without hatred even among those who hate. — Gautama Buddha
Doubt everything. Find your own light. — Gautama Buddha
He who causes suffering shall suffer. There is no escape. — Gautama Buddha
It is our minds that create this world. — Gautama Buddha
Love yourself and be awake- Today, tomorrow, always. First establish yourself in the way, Then teach others, And so defeat sorrow. To straighten the crooked… — Gautama Buddha

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