Author: Bodhipaksa

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Samyutta Nikaya.

[tweetquote]”I do not dispute with the world; rather it is the world that disputes with me.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Dhammapada:

[tweetquote]”All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Dhammapada:

[tweetquote]”If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows them like a never-departing shadow.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Karaniya Metta Sutta:

[tweetquote]”Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.” Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Karaniya Metta Sutta:

“Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.” Buddha

[tweetquote]”As a mother would protect her only child with her life … cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.” Buddha[/tweetquote]

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.”

[tweetquote]”Speak only endearing speech … Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.” Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Mangala Sutta.

“To support mother and father, to cherish partner* and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing.”

*In the original it’s “wife,” rather than partner. The language has been changed to make it more inclusive.

[tweetquote]”To support mother and father, & cherish partner & children—this is the greatest blessing.” Buddha[/tweetquote]

“Whatever is not yours: let go of it. Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness and benefit” is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Na Tumhaka Sutta of the Samyutta Nikaya.

[tweetquote]”Whatever is not yours … your letting go of it will be for your longterm happiness & benefit.” Buddha[/tweetquote]

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.

[tweetquote]”Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]

This is a genuine quote from the Buddha. It’s from the Kimsila Sutta.

[tweetquote]”Understanding is the heartwood of well-spoken words.” The Buddha[/tweetquote]