"They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong, may be called guardians of the dharma."

Buddha | Violence | 2 bookmarks

"'He insulted me, he cheated me, he beat me, he robbed me' -- those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace."

Buddha | Peace | 1 bookmarks

"It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one's own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled."

Buddha | Misfortunes | 2 bookmarks

"The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart."

Buddha | Love | 8 bookmarks

"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned."

Buddha | Anger | 5 bookmarks

"Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten."

Buddha | Anger | 4 bookmarks

"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."

Buddha | Anger | 6 bookmarks

"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."

Buddha | Life and Living | 3 bookmarks

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

Buddha | Hatred | 3 bookmarks

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."

Buddha | Present | 4 bookmarks