Words of the Buddha

  • When we appreciate fully the benefit of our own pure deeds we are filled with joy. Here and hereafter there is an experience of joy and happiness.

  • More than a thief, more than an enemy, a misdirected heart brings one to harm.

     

  • The fragrance of flowers or sandalwood blows only with the prevailing wind, but the fragrance of virtue pervades all directions.

     

  • The night is long for one who cannot sleep. A journey is long for one who does not know his destination. Ignorant existence is long and tedious for those unaware of Truth.

     

  • Self-mastery is the supreme victory; much more to be valued than winning control over others. It is a victory that no other being can undermine.

     

  • Transform anger with kindness and evil with good, meanness with generosity and deceit with truthfulness.

     

  • One should be a light unto oneself; who else could be so ?

 

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