Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Benjamin Franklin
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened. Buddha
Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened.
Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts! Buddha
Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts!
Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever’s not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet. Buddha
Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever’s not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.
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. Buddha
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.
By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure. Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another. Buddha
By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure. Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.
Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart: This is the teaching of the Buddhas. Buddha
Ceasing to do evil, Cultivating the good, Purifying the heart: This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
A disciplined mind brings happiness. Buddha
A disciplined mind brings happiness.
There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires. Buddha
There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires.
One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble. Buddha
One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.
Meditate … do not delay, lest you later regret it. Buddha
Meditate … do not delay, lest you later regret it.
Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course. Buddha
Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course.
Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure. Buddha
Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.
Give, even if you only have a little. Buddha
Give, even if you only have a little.
Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes. Buddha
Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.
Understanding is the heartwood of well-spoken words. Buddha
Understanding is the heartwood of well-spoken words.
Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing. Buddha
Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing.
Whatever is not yours let go of it. Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness and benefit. Buddha
Whatever is not yours let go of it. Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness and benefit.
To support mother and father, to cherish partner and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing. Buddha
To support mother and father, to cherish partner and children, and to be engaged in peaceful occupation — this is the greatest blessing.