Everything is based on mind, is led by mind, is fashioned by mind. If you speak and act with a pure mind, happiness will follow you, as a shadow clings to a form.
Buddha
Mindful Action, Pure Thoughts, Mental Influence, Mindfulness, Positivity, Virtue
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More Buddha Quotes
“How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.” Buddha
Meditative Focus, Breath Awareness, Present Moment, Mindfulness, Clarity, Tranquility
Buddha Meditative Focus, Breath Awareness, Present Moment, Mindfulness, Clarity, Tranquility“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” Buddha
Precious Body, Awakening Path, Self Care, Physical Awareness, Life Vessel, Health Priority
Buddha Precious Body, Awakening Path, Self Care, Physical Awareness, Life Vessel, Health Priority“This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance. A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, Rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain.” Buddha
Ephemeral Life, Impermanence, Cosmic Flow, Reflection, Transience, Awareness
Buddha Ephemeral Life, Impermanence, Cosmic Flow, Reflection, Transience, Awareness“Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge.” Buddha
Self-Reliance, Truth Refuge, Inner Sanctuary, Truth, Self, Refuge
Buddha Self-Reliance, Truth Refuge, Inner Sanctuary, Truth, Self, Refuge“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.” Buddha
Mind Control, True Happiness, Family Peace, Discipline Strength, Enlightened Path, Inner Virtue
Buddha Mind Control, True Happiness, Family Peace, Discipline Strength, Enlightened Path, Inner Virtue“Let my skin and sinews and bones dry up, together with all the flesh and blood of my body! I welcome it! But I will not move from this spot until I have attained the supreme and final wisdom.” Buddha
Supreme Wisdom, Unshaken Resolve, Body And Spirit, Inner Determination, Final Truth, Spiritual Quest
Buddha Supreme Wisdom, Unshaken Resolve, Body And Spirit, Inner Determination, Final Truth, Spiritual Quest“Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals.” Buddha
Impatient Ambition, Rival Paths, Love-Like Drive, Ambition, Love, Drive
Buddha Impatient Ambition, Rival Paths, Love-Like Drive, Ambition, Love, Drive“Let go of anger. Let go of pride. When you are bound by nothing, you go beyond sorrow.” Buddha
Release Pride, Inner Freedom, Transcend Sorrow, Anger, Freedom, Pride
Buddha Release Pride, Inner Freedom, Transcend Sorrow, Anger, Freedom, Pride“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.” Buddha
Cease Hatred, Eternal Love, Peaceful Path, Hatred, Love, Peace
Buddha Cease Hatred, Eternal Love, Peaceful Path, Hatred, Love, Peace“Few are those among men who have crossed over to the other shore, while the rest of mankind runs along the bank. However those who follow the principles of the well-taught Truth will cross over to the other shore, out of the dominion of Death, hard though it is to escape.” Buddha
Other Shore, Truth Path, Crossing Over, Shore, Truth, Crossing
Buddha Other Shore, Truth Path, Crossing Over, Shore, Truth, Crossing“They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.” Buddha
Silence, Speech, Blame, Moderation, Judgment, Peace
Buddha Silence, Speech, Blame, Moderation, Judgment, Peace“All conditioned things are impermanent—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.” Buddha
Impermanent Things, Wisdom Path, Suffering End, Impermanence, Wisdom, End
Buddha Impermanent Things, Wisdom Path, Suffering End, Impermanence, Wisdom, End“When faced with the vicissitudes of life, one’s mind remains unshaken, sorrow-less, stainless, secure; this is the greatest welfare.” Buddha
Resilience, Peace, Wisdom, Stability, Mindfulness, Serenity
Buddha Resilience, Peace, Wisdom, Stability, Mindfulness, Serenity“Few cross over the river. Most are stranded on this side. On the riverbank they run up and down. But the wise man, following the way, crosses over, beyond the reach of death.” Buddha
River Crossing, Wise Path, Beyond Death, Inner Journey, Spiritual Growth, Enlightened Way
Buddha River Crossing, Wise Path, Beyond Death, Inner Journey, Spiritual Growth, Enlightened Way“Delight in meditation and solitude. Compose yourself, be happy. You are a seeker.” Buddha
Meditation, Solitude, Happiness, Seeking, Peace, Composure
Buddha Meditation, Solitude, Happiness, Seeking, Peace, Composure“Joyful is the accumulation of good work.” Buddha
Good Work, Joyful Effort, Productive Life, Positive Actions, Inner Reward, Happiness Earned
Buddha Good Work, Joyful Effort, Productive Life, Positive Actions, Inner Reward, Happiness Earned“Learn this from water: loud splashes the brook, but the ocean’s depths are calm.” Buddha
Water Wisdom, Calm Depths, Peaceful Strength, Inner Serenity, Nature Lessons, Balanced Living
Buddha Water Wisdom, Calm Depths, Peaceful Strength, Inner Serenity, Nature Lessons, Balanced Living“When an evil-doer, seeing you practice goodness, comes and maliciously insults you, you should patiently endure it and not feel angry with him, for the evil-doer is insulting himself by trying to insult you.” Buddha
Patience, Goodness, Anger, Tolerance, Wisdom, Peace
Buddha Patience, Goodness, Anger, Tolerance, Wisdom, Peace