Home » Gautama Buddha Gautama Buddha Gautama Buddha Indian - Founder of Buddhism 1 The foolish man conceives the idea of 'self.' The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of 'self;' thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again, but the truth will remain. Gautama Buddha Truth, Wise Add to Collection 2 He who walks in the eightfold noble path with unswerving determination is sure to reach Nirvana. Gautama Buddha Determination, Path Add to Collection 3 Charity bestowed upon those who are worthy of it is like good seed sown on a good soil that yields an abundance of fruits. But alms given to those who are yet under the tyrannical yoke of the passions are like seed deposited in a bad soil. The passions of the receiver of the alms choke, as it were, the growth of merits. Gautama Buddha Charity Add to Collection 4 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. Gautama Buddha Fear, Good Add to Collection 5 Let my skin and sinews and bones dry up, together with all the flesh and blood of my body! I welcome it! But I will not move from this spot until I have attained the supreme and final wisdom. Gautama Buddha Wisdom Add to Collection 6 Of those beings who live in ignorance, shut up and confined, as it were, in an egg, I have first broken the eggshell of ignorance and alone in the universe obtained the most exalted, universal Buddhahood. Gautama Buddha Ignorance Add to Collection 7 I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals. Gautama Buddha Wisdom, Time Add to Collection 8 The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast. Gautama Buddha Good, Principle Add to Collection 9 To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance. Gautama Buddha Life Add to Collection 10 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 of debris? What's the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood? Gautama Buddha Woman, World Add to Collection 11 Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Gautama Buddha Love, Rule Add to Collection 12 I was born into the world as the king of truth for the salvation of the world. Gautama Buddha Truth Add to Collection 13 To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent. Gautama Buddha Life, Death Add to Collection 14 We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Gautama Buddha Thoughts, mind Add to Collection 15 He who gives away shall have real gain. He who subdues himself shall be free; he shall cease to be a slave of passions. The righteous man casts off evil, and by rooting out lust, bitterness, and illusion do we reach Nirvana. Gautama Buddha Man, Life Add to Collection 16 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 burned. Gautama Buddha Anger Add to Collection 17 The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground. Gautama Buddha Feels Add to Collection 18 A jug fills drop by drop. Gautama Buddha Knowledge Add to Collection 19 It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. Gautama Buddha Win, Victory Add to Collection 20 Better than worshiping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness. Gautama Buddha Obedience Add to Collection 21 I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act. Gautama Buddha Believe, Fate Add to Collection 22 Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. Gautama Buddha Wisdom, Good Add to Collection 23 Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence. Gautama Buddha Chaos Add to Collection 24 Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good. Gautama Buddha Virtue Add to Collection 1 2 3 next › last »
