Buddha quotes

Buddha, also known as Gautama Buddha, was a spiritual leader and founder of Buddhism. Born in ancient India, he dedicated his life to seeking enlightenment and spreading his teachings of peace, compassion, and wisdom. Buddha's profound wisdom and transformative insights continue to inspire millions around the world. From his influential teachings on meditation, mindfulness, and detachment, many have found solace and enlightenment. Discover the timeless teachings of Buddha, learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your life, and embark on a path towards self-discovery and inner peace. Explore the wonders of Buddhism and unlock the key to a balanced and fulfilling existence.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. And the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

- Buddha

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.

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Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

- Buddha

Pain is certain, suffering is optional.

- Buddha

Nothing is forever except change.

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Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.

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No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

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Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful.

- Buddha

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength, but through persistence.

- Buddha

If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.

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If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.

- Buddha

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.

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If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?

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If someone offers you a gift, and you do not accept that gift, to whom does the gift belong?

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He is able who thinks he is able.

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Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to others.

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Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.

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Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.

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Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.

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Doubt everything. Find your own light.

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Attachment leads to suffering.

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As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.

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As rain falls equally on the just and the unjust, do not burden your heart with judgements but rain your kindness equally on all.

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All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

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A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.

- Buddha

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

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Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.

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When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

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The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

- Buddha