Holding on

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.

~Buddha

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In the sky

In the sky, there is no distinction between East and West;
people create distinctions in their own minds
and then believe them to be true.

~Buddha

He who experiences

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye.

~Buddha

Work

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

~Buddha

An idea

An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

~Buddha

We are shaped

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

~Buddha

All that we are

"All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."

~ Buddha

Meditation brings wisdom

"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom."

-- Buddha

To keep the body

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

~Buddha

You, yourself

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

-- Buddha

Good thoughts

Good thoughts will produce good actions and bad thoughts will produce bad actions. Hatred does not cease by hatred at any time; hatred ceases by love.

~Buddha

The secret

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

~The Buddha

I see now

I see now
that all creatures
have perfect enlightenment
- but they do not know it.

~Buddha

You

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

~Buddha

There is no way

There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

~the Buddha