Inspiring Buddha Quotes on Life and Meditation

Not merely by rules of conduct and religious observances, nor by much learning either, nor even by attainment of concentration, nor by sleeping alone, do I reach the happiness of freedom, to which no worldlings attain. If you have not put an end to compulsions, nurse your faith.

The mind that perceives the limitation is the limitation.

To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.

Though all one's life a fool associates with a wise person,one no more comprehends the Truth than a spoon tastes the flavor of the soup.

Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.

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

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

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.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts and made up of our thoughts. If a man speak or act with an evil thought, suffering follows him as the wheel follows the hoof of the beast that draws the wagon.... If a man speak or act with a good thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him.

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

If you cannot find a good companion to walk with, walk alone, like an elephant roaming the jungle. It is better to be alone than to be with those who will hinder your progress.

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.

The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood.

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

A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.

A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.