Those who awaken never rest in one place. Like swans, they rise and leave the lake. On the air they rise and fly an invisible course. Their food is knowledge. They live on emptiness. They have seen how to break free. Who can follow them?
Give thanks for what had been given to you, however little. Be pure, never falter.
Please, try to eat a bit less meat, a bit more veggies from today. Let it become a habit gradually until not to eat meat anymore. Then, observe the changing of the body and spirit after eating veggies, fruits and grains?
Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever's not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.
Do not believe anything on the mere authority of teachers or priests. Accept as true and as the guide to your life only that which accords with your own reason and experience, after thorough investigation. Accept only that which contributes to the well-being of yourself and others.
If you can keep as silent as a broken gong, then you have attained, when you know no anger.
The whole secret of era is to specific no nervousness. Never nervousness what fortitude become of you, depend on no one. Free the twinkling you annul all help are you unrestricting.
How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.
Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.
Thought-habits can harden into character. So watch your thoughts.
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Buddha Quotes
SpiritualThis little book contained some of the basic teachings and quotes from Buddhism. Explanations and interpretations of the teachings and the history of the religion are not included. If you want to know more about Buddhism, you can find ebooks and app...
