Speaking out, timeless and wise, from the 6th century BC;
The Words of Buddha for contemplation, learning, study, sharing.
Words of wisdom for life today, tomorrow, and life beyond.
Buddha exclaims that
human birth is a rare privilege
Wisdom of Buddha
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
Wisdom of Buddha
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
Wisdom of Buddha
All that we are is the result of all that we have thought.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
Wisdom of Buddha
Do only what you do not regret and fill yourself with joy.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
Translation by Thomas Byrom, Shambala, The Fool, p. 20
Wisdom of Buddha
Hatred can never put an end to hatred; love alone can. This is an unalterable law.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one that gets burned.
Wisdom of Buddha
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.
Dhammapada, Sayings of Buddha
DHAMMAPADA, Choices
One who lives as though the things of the world were pure, with senses unguarded and appetite immoderate, lazy and weak, will be overpowered by bedevilment, like a weak tree blown over by the wind.
One who lives as though the things of the world are impure, with senses guarded and appetite moderate, faithful and diligent, will not be overpowered by bedevilment, like a rock mountain unshaken by the wind.
