What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever’s not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Leave behind confused reactions and become patient as the earth; unmoved by anger, unshaken as a pillar, unperturbed as a clear and quiet pool.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I. Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the oxen that draw it. Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Joy follow a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
He who can curb his wrath as soon as it arises, as a timely antidote will check snake’s venom that so quickly spreads — such a monk gives up the here and the beyond, just as a serpent sheds its worn-out skin.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
I do not dispute with the world; rather it is the world that disputes with me.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy
With mindfulness, strive on.
#buddha #hindu #quotes #wisdom #spirituality #philosophy