In this article you will know 97 buddha quotes on topics such as spirituality and happiness. It is amazing what meditation achieves!
From his earliest days it was prophesied that he would be a great king or a holy man. So it was. During his life, he found through meditation the way to reach nirvana and get out of the eternal cycle of living, dying and being born again.
All of his teachings became what is known as Buddhism.
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97 Phrases of Buddha on spirituality and happiness.
Phrases of Buddha #1.
“The tongue is like a sharp knife: it kills without drawing blood.” -Buddha
“Learn this about water: the splashes of the stream are strong, but the depth of the oceans is calm.” -Buddha
“I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.” -Buddha
“You only lose what you cling to.” -Buddha
“The past is already gone, the future is not here yet. There is only one moment for you to live.” -Buddha
“The problem is that you think you have time.” -Buddha
“While you walk, eat and travel, stay where you are. Otherwise, you will miss most of your life.” -Buddha
“Your job is to discover your work, and then, with all your heart, give yourself to it.” -Buddha
“Don’t believe anything, no matter where you read it or who said it. It doesn’t matter if I have said it; unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” -Buddha
Buddha phrases #10.
“Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” -Buddha
“If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you wouldn’t let a single meal go by without sharing it in some way.” -Buddha
“Teach this triple truth to all: a generous heart, a kind speech and a life of service and compassion, are the things that renew humanity.” -Buddha
“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” -Buddha
“Abstaining from lying is essentially healthy.” -Buddha
“Avoid evil deeds, as a man who loves life avoids poison.” -Buddha
“What you think you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” -Buddha
“Meditation brings wisdom. Lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what takes you forward and what holds you back. Then choose the path that leads you to wisdom. -Buddha
Buddha phrases #20.
“Your worst enemy can’t hurt you as much as your own thoughts.” -Buddha
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one should. We ourselves must walk the path.” -Buddha
“Anger will never go away as long as resentful thoughts are cherished in the mind. The anger will disappear as soon as resentful thoughts are forgotten. -Buddha
“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it carefully.” -Buddha
“One must strive to understand what underlies suffering and disease, and aspire for health and well-being; while moving forward on the road. -Buddha
“If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with that flow. Happiness is ahead. Meditation is the key.” -Buddha
“Better than a thousand empty words, is a word that brings peace.” -Buddha
“Those who are free from resentful thoughts will surely find peace.” -Buddha
“There must be evil so that good can prove its purity over it.” -Buddha
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Buddha phrases #30.
“Conquering yourself is a greater task than conquering others.” -Buddha
“The whole secret of existence is not to be afraid. Never fear what will become of you, do not depend on anyone. Only the moment you refuse all help are you released.” -Buddha
“Put your heart into doing good. Do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy.” -Buddha
“Everything that has a beginning has an end. Make peace with that and everything will be fine.” -Buddha
“The root of suffering is attachment.” -Buddha
“You cannot walk the path until you have become the path itself.” -Buddha
“Three things cannot be hidden for long: the sun, the moon and the truth.” -Buddha
“The only real failure in life is not being true to what you know best.” -Buddha
“Purity or impurity depends on oneself. No one can purify another.” -Buddha
Buddha phrases #40.
“If you light a lamp for someone, it will also light your way.” -Buddha
“Those who have not worked for the truth have lost the purpose of living.”-Buddha
“In separation is the greatest misery in the world; In compassion lies the true strength of the world. -Buddha
“If you don’t find anyone to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no fellowship with immaturity.” -Buddha
“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others”. -Buddha
“Everything we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we believe we become.” -Buddha
“Every wrong done arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed, can evil deeds remain? -Buddha
“It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy, that draws him into evil ways.” -Buddha
“We are formed by our thoughts. We become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. -Buddha
Buddha phrases #50.
“You will not be punished for your anger, but your anger will punish you.” -Buddha
“There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.” -Buddha
“To understand everything is to forgive everything.” -Buddha
“Wear your ego like a baggy garment.” -Buddha
“People with opinions just go around pissing each other off.” -Buddha
“Speak or act with an impure mind and trouble will follow.” -Buddha
“In heaven, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions of their own minds and then believe them to be true. -Buddha
“The secret of health, both for the mind and the body, is not to mourn the past, worry about the future or anticipate problems; but to live in the present moment with wisdom and seriousness”. -Buddha
Buddha phrases #60.
“There is nothing more frightening than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks pleasant relationships. Like a thorn that irritates and hurts. It is a sword that kills”. -Buddha
“If the problem can be solved, why worry? If the problem can’t be solved, worrying won’t do you any good.” -Buddha
“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” -Buddha
“In the end, these things are more important: How well did you love? How full did you live? And how deeply did you let go? -Buddha
“A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again. But if he is peaceful, loving and courageous, then in truth he is called wise ”. -Buddha
“It is better to travel well than to arrive.” -Buddha
“Pain is true, suffering is optional.” -Buddha
“A dog is not considered a good dog because it is good at barking. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker. -Buddha
“Remembering a mistake is like carrying a load on your mind.” -Buddha
Buddha phrases #70.
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is the most important thing.” -Buddha
“Nothing ever exists completely alone. Everything is related to everything else.” -Buddha
“Nothing is permanent.” -Buddha
“A jug is filled drop by drop.” -Buddha
“Holding onto anger is like grabbing a hot coal with the intention of throwing it at another person. You are the one that burns”. -Buddha
“A moment can change a day, a day can change a life, and a life can change the world.” -Buddha
“There is not enough darkness in the whole world to put out the light of a small candle.” -Buddha
“Imagine that all the people in the world are enlightened, except you. They are all your teachers, each one doing the right thing to help you.” -Buddha
“If you’re headed in the right direction, all you need to do is keep walking.” -Buddha
Buddha phrases #80.
“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” -Buddha
“Any words we utter must be chosen with care, so that people will hear them and be influenced for the better.” -Buddha
“Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; everyone has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.” -Buddha
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, focus your mind on the present moment.” -Buddha
“If something is worth doing, do it with all your heart.” -Buddha
“In the path of life, faith is food; virtuous works are a refuge; wisdom is the light of day; and the correct attention is the protection of the night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.” -Buddha
“Thousands of candles can be lit with a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness is never diminished by sharing it.” -Buddha
“Happiness will never come to those who do not appreciate what they already have.” -Buddha
“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the way”. -Buddha
Buddha phrases #90.
“Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It’s just based on what you think.” -Buddha
“It’s ridiculous to think that someone else can make you happy or unhappy.” -Buddha
“A disciplined mind brings happiness.” -Buddha
“When you realize that everything is perfect, you will tilt your head up and laugh at the sky.” -Buddha
“Happiness is not having a lot. Happiness is in giving a lot. -Buddha
“He who loves 50 people has 50 ills; he who does not love, he has no problems ”. -Buddha
“Hate does not stop because of hate at any time. Hate ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.” -Buddha
Conclusion.
Buddha’s phrases invite reflection on the issues of self-love and love for others. In addition, he greatly draws attention to everything that can be achieved through meditation.
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