Wisdom of Buddha: 69 Inspirational Quotes

 Introduction:

"Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, gifted the world with a treasury of profound insights and teachings that continue to resonate across generations. His wisdom transcends time and cultural boundaries, offering guidance on how to navigate the complexities of human existence, find inner peace, and awaken to a higher consciousness. From the banks of enlightenment, these quotes invite us to reflect, meditate, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Let us delve into the timeless wisdom of Buddha, a beacon of light illuminating the path to liberation and enlightenment."

Certainly, here are some profound wisdom lines attributed to Buddha:


1. "The mind is everything. What you think, you become."

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

3. "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."

4. "The root of suffering is attachment."

5. "Pain is certain, suffering is optional."

6. "All that we are is the result of what we have thought."

7. "Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think."

8. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

9. "The trouble is, you think you have time."

10. "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

11. "To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others."

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

13. "Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace."

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

15. "In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you."

16. "The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart."

17. "Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

18. "Doubt everything. Find your own light."

19. "You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."

20. "Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law."

21. "The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows."

22. "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."

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

24. "Just as a flower does not pick and choose the bees that come to it, our compassion must be equally all-embracing."

25. "Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded."

26. "The mind is everything. What you think you become."

27. "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."

28. "An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea."

29. "The trouble is you think you have time."

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

31. "Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it."

32. "The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live."

33. "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."

34. "To understand everything is to forgive everything."

35. "You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself."

36. "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern."

37. "Every morning we are born again. What we do today matters most."

38. "The only way to ease our suffering is to experience it fully."

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

40. "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

41. "The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear."

42. "You only lose what you cling to."

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

44. "To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear."

45. "Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again."

46. "Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well."

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

48. "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 oxen that draws it."

49. "Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule."

50. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger."

51. "True love is born from understanding."

52. "The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice."

53. "In the end, these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?"

54. "The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve."

55. "Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, no one can help you as much."

56. "All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed, can wrong-doing remain?"

57. "To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance."

58. "There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed."

59. "The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood."

60. "He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes."

61. "Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill."

62. "As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse."

63. "The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows."

64. "All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become."

65. "We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."

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

67. "Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful."


"In the realm of wisdom, the teachings of Buddha illuminate the path to self-discovery, compassion, and enlightenment. With timeless insights, these words inspire us to look inward, transcend suffering, and embrace the profound interconnectedness of all existence. As we journey through life, may Buddha's wisdom continue to guide us, reminding us that the key to true fulfillment lies in the mastery of our own minds and the boundless compassion we extend to ourselves and others."

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