Buddhist Quotes

822 quotes by 218 authors

Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everythiong else. — Gautama Buddha
Within this moment, the only moment that exists, the past, present and future are contained. — Gautama Buddha
I will purify my bodily actions through repeated reflection. I will purify my verbal actions through repeated reflection. I will purify my mental actions through… — Gautama Buddha
Born out of concern for all beings. — Gautama Buddha
Ye must leave righteous ways behind, not to speak of unrighteous ways. — Gautama Buddha
They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong,… — Gautama Buddha
There is, Oh Monks, a not-born, a not-become, a not-made, a not-compounded. Monks, if that unborn, not-become, not-made, not-compounded were not, there would be no… — Gautama Buddha
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it. To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as… — Gautama Buddha
Whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings...that doctrine believe and… — Gautama Buddha
Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. — Gautama Buddha
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets… — Gautama Buddha
A man asked Lord Buddha "I want happiness." Lord Buddha said - first remove "I" that's ego. Then remove "Want" that's desire. See now you… — Gautama Buddha
It is better to travel well then arrive. — Gautama Buddha
Purity or impurity depends on oneself, no one can purify another. — Gautama Buddha
Here in this body are the sacred rivers, here are the sun and moon, as well as the pilgrimage places. I have not encountered another… — Saraha
Let the disciple cultivate love without measure towards all beings. Let him cultivate towards the whole world, above, below, around, a heart of love unstinted....For… — Gautama Buddha
What you think you become. — Gautama Buddha
I manifested in a dreamlike way to dreamlike beings and gave a dreamlike Dharma, but in reality I never taught and never actually came. — Gautama Buddha
When words are both true and kind, they can change the world. — Gautama Buddha
Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care. — Gautama Buddha

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