Dharma Quotes

156 Dharma quotes by 66 unique authors

The first task is to discover the dharma by introspection, by constantly questioning yourself and asking yourself, "What is right?" — Frederick Lenz
Start simply everyday by asking yourself, "What is the dharma today? What should I do? What is right? What does the universe want from me?" — Frederick Lenz
Dharma is an ancient word for truth. — Frederick Lenz
Naturally, to follow dharma, we have to find out what it is. You have to struggle with it. The answer will not come easily. You… — Frederick Lenz
You can lie to yourself and fool yourself and rationalize that the choice you're making is what is right and what is true and what… — Frederick Lenz
When you meditate you can stand back from your desire. When you silence the mind and there is stillness, only then can you tell if… — Frederick Lenz
In the light we can see what is and what is not. We know what is right and what is inappropriate. — Frederick Lenz
That which is right is different for each one of us in each situation. There isn't a moral code that I or anyone can lay… — Frederick Lenz
It is acceptance of the will of God - waiting, if necessary, forever, happily rising above your desires and above your frustrations to always do… — Frederick Lenz
What can be the dharma at one point in your life can totally reverse itself, and suddenly you might be doing something the opposite or… — Frederick Lenz
Dharma doesn't necessarily mean following a mundane and boring life. It means a life of high adventure, not a life of endless, boring repetition. — Frederick Lenz
Very often, in order to bring about stillness we have to be tirelessly active in the outer world. You might suppose this would agitate the… — Frederick Lenz
Love is the bridge that joins all the worlds together. Love permits us to see who and what we are. The only thing that will… — Frederick Lenz
Meditate well so you can be a good instrument of eternity. You could have a mediocre meditation today, but you're not going to. Today you… — Frederick Lenz
Following dharma puts you in a proper field of attention. In a proper field of attention, regardless of what your outer circumstances are, happiness will… — Frederick Lenz
Success is not success in an individual endeavor. Success is simply to practice the dharma impeccably. — Frederick Lenz
Happiness does not come from external objects. It comes from peace of mind. You can be famous; you can be a king, a queen, anything.… — Frederick Lenz
Souls have different journeys. The best thing to know is, not what everybody else does, but what you do. Self-discovery essentially is finding your own… — Frederick Lenz
To not follow the dharma, either intentionally or through lack of awareness, creates a very low level of attention. In this low level of attention… — Frederick Lenz
When you are following dharma, you will be happy, at peace, still inside. There will be a sense of purpose to your life. Difficulties will… — Frederick Lenz
When you are not following dharma, then you will not be at peace. You will not be happy. The simplest things will seem to be… — Frederick Lenz
Not to follow the dharma leads to disaster. Life will be unhappy. — Frederick Lenz
Beyond happiness and unhappiness is truth. Truth is not affected by anything in the relative world. Truth is the unifying aspect of existence. — Frederick Lenz
Begin with your daily life. Take your life as a challenge and try to bring yourself into harmony with each thing in your life. — Frederick Lenz
Have a wonderful sense of humor, particularly about yourself and your own situation. Yet don't simply laugh. Work to change and improve things even though,… — Frederick Lenz

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66 authors contributed a total of 156 Dharma Quotes, led by these top contributors: