Buddha Quotes

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him. Buddha ***** All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? Buddha ***** 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. Buddha  ***** Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Buddha  ***** Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha  ***** Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. Buddha  ***** Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. Buddha ***** Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Buddha   ***** Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha  ***** 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. Buddha  ***** However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? Buddha  ***** In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. 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  ***** 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. Buddha *****