![]() “Having savored the taste of solitude and peace (of Nibbana), pain-free and stainless he becomes, drinking deep the taste of the bliss of the Truth.” “Happily the peaceful live, discarding both victory and defeat.” “He who is peaceable, friendly and fearless is called wise.” “He who sits alone, sleeps alone, and walks alone, who is strenuous and subdues himself alone, will find delight in the solitude of the forest.” “Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By these three means can one reach the presence of the gods.” “Speak the truth yield not to anger when asked, give even if you only have a little. “When things become manifest / To the ardent meditating brahman, / All his doubts then vanish since he understands / Each thing along with its cause.”īuddha’s simple words are meant to guide those who seek peace, love and happiness in this life and beyond. It is always better, and never worse, to cultivate such an association.” “Should one find a man who points out faults and who reproves, let him follow such a wise and sagacious person as one would a guide to hidden treasure. He is called noble because he is harmless towards all living beings.” “He is not noble who injures living beings. Likewise, the fool, gathering it little by little, fills himself with evil.” He grows only in bulk, but, his wisdom does not grow.” “The man of little learning grows old like a bull. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone.” “Let none find fault with others let none see the omissions and commissions of others. “Ever grows the glory of him who is energetic, mindful and pure in conduct, discerning and self-controlled, righteous and heedful.” But the wicked are unseen, like arrows shot in the night.” “The good shine from afar, like the Himalaya mountains. “One truly is the protector of oneself who else could the protector be? With oneself fully controlled, one gains a mastery that is hard to gain.” ![]() The Sutta Pitaka covers the main teachings of Buddha on how to be self-aware and live a beautiful life. ![]() Most Buddha quotes are taken from the Sutta Pitaka, which is the second part of the Tipitaka (the first written version of the teachings of Buddha).
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