Inspirational Buddha Quotes

Inspirational Buddha Quotes for those that love to think on the basic principles of the mind.

Buddhism is a set of principles and philosophies. Its main objective is to give liberation based on the truth.

Buddha believed one should purify and train the mind and heart and act as per the laws of Karma to purify the soul.

There is so much power in our thoughts. Take one bad thought that you have today. Figure out why you thought about it in a negative way. Then see if you can change it to a positive thought.

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Inspirational Buddha Quotes about the Mind

All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
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An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- Buddha

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

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.
- Buddha

The mind is everything. What you think you become.
- Buddha

One must first discipline and control one's own mind, to enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family and to bring peace to all. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
- Buddha

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
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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.
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We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
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All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.
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Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
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He is able who thinks he is able.
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The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve.

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There is nothing as disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing as obedient as a disciplined mind.
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What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind.
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The mind is the source of happiness and unhappiness.
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The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings.
- Buddha

A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.
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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
- Buddha

Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the ox that draws it.
- Buddha

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

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.
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As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.
- Buddha

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.
- Buddha

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
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The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve.
- Buddha

Inspirational Buddha Quotes on Emotions

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
- Buddha

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
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Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
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The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
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When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
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Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
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Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
- Buddha

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
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Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
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In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
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However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
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Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
- Buddha

Inspirational Buddha Quotes on Living

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.
- Buddha

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
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It is better to travel well than to arrive.
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No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
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Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
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The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
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The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
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A jug fills drop by drop.
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There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
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Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.
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Do not dwell in the past. Do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- Buddha

Great Inspirational Buddha Quotes

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
- Buddha

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
- Buddha

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
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To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.
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Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.
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Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.
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Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
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You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.
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When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.
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Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
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Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.
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There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
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To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
- Buddha

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
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Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
- Buddha

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
- Buddha

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.
- Buddha

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