Buddhist Quotes

822 quotes by 218 authors

The discipline which I have imparted to you will lead you when I am gone. Practice mindfulness diligently, to attain the goal of awakening. — Gautama Buddha
There is a way to be purified, to overcome sorrows and grief, to release suffering, to secure the right path to realize nirvana. This is… — Gautama Buddha
Come, live with the doors of the senses guarded, diligent and mindful, vigilant and mindful, with the ways of the mind well watched, possessed of… — Gautama Buddha
Of what I know, I have told you only a little. Why have I not told you the rest? Because it would not lead you… — Gautama Buddha
One who is wise and disciplined, always kind and intelligent, humble and free from pride. One like this will be praised. — Gautama Buddha
Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised. — Gautama Buddha
Being able to make friends and keep them, welcoming others and sharing with them, a guide, philosopher and friend. One like this will be praised. — Gautama Buddha
Being generous and kindly in speech, doing a good turn for others, and treating all alike. One like this will be praised. — Gautama Buddha
There is only one time when it is essential to awaken. That time is now. — Gautama Buddha
If it is not truthful and not helpful, don't say it. If it is truthful and not helpful, don't say it. If it is not… — Gautama Buddha
What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece… — Gautama Buddha
Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be whole. — Gautama Buddha
Love the whole world as a mother loves her only child. — Gautama Buddha
The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of great compassion. — Gautama Buddha
One is not a great one because one defeats or harms other living beings. One is so called because one refrains from defeating or harming… — Gautama Buddha
If a man can control his body and mind and thereby refrains from eating animal flesh and wearing animal products, I say he will really… — Gautama Buddha
For innumerable reasons, Mahamati, the Bodhisattva, whose nature is compassion, is not to eat any meat. — Gautama Buddha
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
Meat is not agreeable to the wise: it has a nauseating odor, it causes a bad reputation, it is food for the carnivorous; I say… — Gautama Buddha
From eating meat arrogance is born, from arrogance erroneous imaginations issue, and from imagination is born greed; and for this reason refrain from eating meat. — Gautama Buddha

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