Shantideva

Do not be downcast, but marshal all your powers; Make an effort; be the master of yourself! Practice the equality of self and other; Practice the exchange of self and other.

Shantideva

Although it is their sticks that hurt me, I am angry at the ones who wield them, striking me. But they in turn are driven by their hatred; Therefore with their hatred I should take offence.

Shantideva

What we see and what we touch Is stuff of dreams and mirages.

Shantideva

The source of sorrow is the pride of saying “I,” It’s fostered and increased by false belief in self. To this you may believe that there is no redress, But meditation on no-self will be the supreme...

Shantideva

What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look at the difference between them. If I do not exchange my happiness,...

Shantideva

We hate suffering, but love it’s causes.

Shantideva

Where would I find enough leather To cover the entire surface of the earth? But with leather soles beneath my feet, It’s as if the whole world has been covered.

Shantideva

In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.

Shantideva

One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.

Shantideva

The hostile multitudes are vast as space. What chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrown. And every foe is then and there destroyed

Shantideva

Death will be so quick to swoop on you; Gather merit till that moment comes! Wait till then to banish laziness? Then there&039;

Shantideva

The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.

Shantideva