Daily Buddhist Quotes

All that we are is the result of what we have thought; what we think we become.

Gautama Buddha

Karma, Buddhist, Attitude

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In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create disticntions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

Gautama Buddha

Believe, Buddhism, Sky

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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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Through violence, you may 'solve' one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Buddhist, Compassion

"Dzogchen: Heart Essence of the Great Perfection" by Dalai Lama, Snow Lion Publications, 2004.

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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Struggle, Buddhism

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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Leadership, Uplifting

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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Motivational, Relationship

Gautama Buddha, “Joy”

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I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Inspiring, Wise

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In a controversy, the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for truth and have begun striving for ourselves.

Abraham Joshua Heschel

Buddhist, Truth, Life Changing

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Concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Gautama Buddha

Life, Buddhist, Buddhism

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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Success, God

"Tibet, a Guide to the Land of Fascination". Book by Trilok Chandra Majupuria and Indra Majupuria, 1988.

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Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love.

Gautama Buddha

Buddhist, Buddhism, Hatred

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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.

Dalai Lama

Love, Inspirational, Life

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We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Dalai Lama

Motivational, Spiritual, Peace

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

Dalai Lama

Love, Inspirational, Life

"A Small Drop of Ink: A Collection of Inspirational and Moving Quotations of the Ages". Book by Linda Pendleton, 2003.

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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Happiness, Happy

Dalai Lama, Victor Chan (2012). “The Wisdom of Compassion: Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights”, p.11, Random House

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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

Gautama Buddha

Life, Wisdom, Spiritual

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Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Inspiring, Wise

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Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Happiness, Courage

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Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

Gautama Buddha

Positive, Inspiring, Wise

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Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

Gautama Buddha

Inspiring, Wise, Buddhist

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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Buddhist, Kindness

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1998). “Path To Tranquility”, p.69, Penguin Books India

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With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

Dalai Lama

Inspirational, Positive, Inspiring

His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2013). “The Dalai Lama’s Little Book of Wisdom”, p.7, HarperCollins UK

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Believe nothing,
No matter where you read it,
Or who has said it,
Not even if I have said it,
Unless it agrees with your own reason
And your own common sense.

Gautama Buddha

Inspirational, Success, Atheist

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