From the Dhammapada, Verse 270:
“One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.” The Buddha
“To support mother and father, to cherish partner and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing.”
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.
“To support mother and father, & cherish partner & children—this is the greatest blessing.” Buddha
“Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.”
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
“You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way.” The Buddha
This is a genuine Buddha quote. It’s from the Dhammapada, from a verse that reads in full,
You yourself must strive.
The Buddhas only point the way.
Those meditative ones who tread the path
are released from the bonds of Mara.
“Whatever is not yours: let go of it. Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness & benefit.”
“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.
“Whatever is not yours … your letting go of it will be for your longterm happiness & benefit.” Buddha
“All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.”
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Dhammapada:
“All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.” The Buddha
“Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.”
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
“Whoever doesn’t flare up at someone who’s angry wins a battle hard to win.” The Buddha
This is a genuine Buddha quote, from the Samyutta Nikaya.
Whoever doesn’t flare up
at someone who’s angry
wins a battle
hard to win.
– The Buddha
“See them, floundering in their sense of mine, like fish in the puddles of a dried-up stream — and, seeing this, live with no mine, not forming attachment for states of becoming.” The Buddha
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from the Sutta Nipata.
“See them, floundering in their sense of mine, like fish in the puddles of a dried-up stream — and, seeing this, live with no mine, not forming attachment to experiences.”
—The Buddha
“Live with no sense of ‘mine,’ not forming attachment to experiences.” The Buddha
“A mind unruffled by the vagaries of fortune, from sorrow freed, from defilements cleansed, from fear liberated — this is the greatest blessing.” The Buddha
“A mind unruffled by the vagaries of fortune, from sorrow freed, from defilements cleansed, from fear liberated — this is the greatest blessing.” The Buddha (Mangala Sutta).