These Gautam Buddha quotes embody the spiritual leader’s emphasis on compassion, peace and happiness.
Little is known about the life of Buddha, but these Buddha quotes show his enduring philosophy.
Historians believe he was born Prince Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th or 6th Century BC in Nepal. In his 20s, the prince experienced realities of the outside world that led him on a quest for enlightenment. He left the palace to search for it and eventually attained enlightenment.
It was then that he became Buddha.
Until he died at the age of 80, Buddha taught many people how to achieve enlightenment. His doctrines eventually became what is known as Buddhism and are reflected in the Buddha quotes below.
Buddha Quotes on Meditation
Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
If a man’s thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.
Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.
For soon the body is discarded, Then what does it feel? A useless log of wood, it lies on the ground, Then what does it know? Your worst enemy cannot harm you As much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, No one can help you as much, Not even your father or your mother.
One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases – and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.
If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow. lies ahead. Meditation is key.
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
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.
Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.
