This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures, said to have been uttered by the Buddha himself:
‘As I am, so are these.
As are these, so am I.’
Drawing the parallel to yourself,
neither kill nor get others to kill.
It’s from a text called the Nalaka Sutta, which is found in the Sutta Nipata)
“‘As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I.’ Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill.” The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a genuine Buddha quote. It’s from the Dhammapada, verse 80:
Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.” The Buddha Click To TweetIrrigators channel waters;
fletchers straighten arrows;
carpenters shape wood;
the wise master themselves.
“The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best;
second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous;
third, what’s pleasing, not displeasing;
fourth, what is true, not false.” – The Buddha
(From the Sutta Nipata)
“The calmed say that what is well-spoken is best; second, that one should say what is right, not unrighteous; third, what's pleasing, not displeasing; fourth, what is true, not false.” – The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a canonical quote, and it’s rather lovely. It’s from the Samyutta Nikaya, and in Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation you’ll find it on page 708:
“We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.” The Buddha Click To Tweet“Therefore, bhikkhus, you should train yourselves thus: ‘We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.’ Thus should you train yourselves.”
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Sutta Nipata.
“Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.”
“Speak only endearing speech ... Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.” —Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a genuine quote from the Buddha. It’s found in the Kimsuka Sutta, where, in the course of a parable, he puts these words in the mouth of an unnamed monk.
“Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing.” —The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a Real Buddha Quote. It comes from the Dhammapada.
“Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.” The Buddha Click To TweetDrop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. Buddha
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Dhammapada, verse 331.
“It’s a good thing to be satisfied with what one has.” —The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a genuine Buddha Quote. It’s from the Bhaddekaratta Sutta. Here are two other translations.
“Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.” The Buddha Click To Tweet
This is a genuine Buddha quote. It’s from the Dhammapada, verse 50.
“Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one’s own acts, done and undone.” The Buddha Click To TweetLet none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one’s own acts, done and undone. – The Buddha.
