“Having gone on his almsround, the sage should then go to the forest, standing or taking a seat at the foot of a tree. The enlightened one, intent on jhana, should find delight in the forest, should practice jhana at the foot of a tree, attaining his own satisfaction.” The Buddha
(Source: Nalaka Sutta, Sutta Nipata.)
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 genuine Buddha quote. It’s from verse 76 of the Dhammapada. Here’s a link to an alternative translation.
“Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.” Click To Tweet
From the Dhammapada, verse 227:
“They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.”
–The Buddha
“The Enlightened One is deep, boundless, hard to fathom, like the ocean.”
The Buddha
This is a genuine quote from the Buddhist scriptures. It’s from Saṃyutta Nikāya, 44.1.
“The Enlightened One is deep, boundless, hard to fathom, like the ocean.”—The Buddha Click To Tweet
